PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a VA examination and additional medical records. The claim will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected PTSD, which renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and whether he is unemployable due to his disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, with a current rating of 30 percent. The claims for bilateral pes planus and low back disability were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as it is related to his military service. His bilateral hearing loss and skin disorder were not found to be directly related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination of his service-connected PTSD, as well as obtaining recent medical records. The case will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and conduct an examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of the Veteran's PTSD. The appeal will be returned for further consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors and need for further development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and considering new regulations for adjudication of PTSD claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to additional development needed. The claim will be reconsidered on a direct basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as he testified that his symptoms have worsened since his last examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions, including PTSD, depression, and dysthymia, were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's December 1952 gunshot injury was incurred in the line of duty, thus granting service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the pelvis and PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance, and a compensable evaluation for cataracts due to untimely notice of disagreement. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 16, 2003. Given that a 100 percent schedular rating is granted for the entire term on appeal, consideration of his claim of entitlement to TDIU for that period is precluded as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, effective May 15, 1989. The Board found that the verified incident of enemy fire in Long Binh supported his claim.