PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Board previously denied an extraschedular rating for PTSD prior to December 31, 2007. The Court set aside this decision and remanded the case for readjudication on this issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination of his service-connected PTSD and for obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain records from the Poggioreale prison in Naples, Italy. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent under the schedular criteria, and his symptoms are fully encompassed by these ratings. The Board finds that an extraschedular rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hypertension were denied. The issues of increased evaluations for the service-connected laceration of the right frontal area of the head, generalized anxiety disorder, and TDIU by reason of service-connected disability are also pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and treatment records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to an assault in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 14, 2010. The disability is characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous depression affecting his ability to function independently, impaired impulse control, and difficulty establishing effective relationships.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as her claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence of record.,The Veteran was granted service connection for depression, but denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's depression is found to be related to his military service, and he has been granted service connection for this condition. However, there is no verified in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for increased ratings for calluses and corns on his feet are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU, as they are not found to be unemployable due solely to his service-connected conditions. The dental disorder claims remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the retrieval of outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to assess his current level of PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU by reason of service-connected disability are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ) at the RO. The jurisdiction of the case may be transferred given his recent change of address.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for back disability, headache disability, anxiety disorder, and PTSD. The preponderance of the evidence indicated that these conditions were not related to his military service.