PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and its relationship to his military service. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records, including Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain another VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's PTSD claim, as well as updated treatment records from the Biloxi VAMC. The headaches claim will also be remanded for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD and major depression, began as a result of combat-related service and have continued since. The Board finds that the Veteran has established service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine if his alcohol and drug dependence are secondary to his PTSD. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Board found that there is no evidence corroborating the Veteran's claimed stressor during active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The lumbar spine disability is not linked to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further development, including obtaining private treatment records from August 2007 until the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred in active service. The claim for residuals of cold injury will be remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of the record, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional examinations and consideration of the evidence submitted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms nearing total occupational and social impairment, with mental disorganization, persistent thoughts of suicide, persistent danger of hurting self or others, and GAF scores of 50 and below. The criteria are met for a 100 percent disability rating for the PTSD and a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the current status of his service-connected PTSD and right knee, as well as an opinion on whether he has a right hip disorder secondary to service-connected disabilities. The RO will also obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability and therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive reaction associated with anxiety was rated at 70 percent prior to September 16, 2005. The claim for a TDIU prior to that date is denied.

The VA determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of maintaining gainful employment despite his age and physical limitations.