PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or a link between his military service and the condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including a VA examination and compliance with previous Board orders. The issue of entitlement to TDIU will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging for VA examinations to assess his psychiatric disorder and gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment comparable to no worse than reduced productivity, with symptoms such as panic attacks almost once a week, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The VA has granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a PTSD examination. The issue of TDIU is also raised by the record and requires additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and for additional development of his VA treatment records. The Veteran is also required to provide more details about the specific events that led to his current psychiatric diagnoses, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as he did not submit a valid claim within one year following his separation from active duty.

The Veteran's respiratory symptoms have been disassociated from his service-connected asbestosis, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating for asbestosis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of psychiatric hospitalizations and clarifying information about inservice stressors.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and adjustment disorder, is being remanded to the RO for further development. The appeal will be considered again after any new evidence is reviewed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, and the Board has determined that this level of disability does not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective June 18, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by nightmares and anxiety, but there was no evidence of impaired memory or judgment. The VA examiner found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Panic Disorder that are related to military service. The Board finds in favor of the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, depression, anxiety, self-isolation and difficulty in relationships. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and private Kaiser treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a low back disability due to the lack of corroborating evidence of in-service stressors and pre-existing conditions, respectively.