PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from January 12, 1995 to October 8, 2009 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and is now being reviewed on the merits. The new evidence received since the last denial supports a diagnosis of PTSD, which was previously denied due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor. The claims for Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis of the Liver are pending as there is a possibility that they may be service-connected.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination assessing the cumulative impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression, finding that there was no verified stressor or fear of hostile military or terrorist activity to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with depression during the pendency of this claim.

The Veteran's disability picture due to his service-connected psychiatric symptomatology meets or approximates the criteria for a disability rating of 100 percent, based on relative equipoise in the medical evidence regarding the effects of PTSD and dementia.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA medical records, SSA records related to SSI benefits, and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the Veteran's alleged stressors and consider new PTSD regulations. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and the Board found that his PTSD is related to in-service stressors. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating will be remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the issue of entitlement to a total rating for compensation on the basis of individual unemployability.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the Veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant treatment records and an opinion regarding the cause of death. The case will be remanded for further review after these actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for sleep apnea and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's subjective statements will be evaluated, along with any additional medical evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and a right knee disability, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, other than PTSD, are found to be related to service. Service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, requires additional development and review. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. This includes verifying the Veteran's reported stressors and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Diabetes Mellitus, finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his military service. The PTSD is linked to a verified in-service stressor, while diabetes mellitus is presumed due to exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia are being remanded to the RO for further development.