PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to verify an in-service stressor for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after this verification.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and Social Security Administration decision, scheduling a PTSD examination, and considering whether the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. After considering all evidence and testimony, the Board finds that the Veteran's reported stressors are consistent with his military service in the Gulf War and supports a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's symptoms are related to these stressors.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and depression, due to lack of evidence supporting their onset or association with service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment. With the resolution of reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, the requirements for a TDIU have been met throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case for a new hearing on whether there is new and material evidence to reopen claims for service connection for back disorder and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability is related to service. The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, including verification of stressors and a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure in duty to assist and jurisdictional issues. The Veteran's claims for service connection are now pending again with the RO.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are not related to his military service and denied service connection for these conditions.

The evidence does not show that the Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to March 24, 2009. Therefore, an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was granted, with a current rating of 50 percent effective from May 2007. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board finds credible his reports of an in-service personal assault on his wife, which is considered a stressor under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(5).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are service-connected, with the stressors involving witnessing dead bodies and wounded soldiers during his military service on the USS Princeton.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.