PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating. The issue of service connection for tinnitus was granted, while service connection for hepatitis C and degenerative joint disease were not addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder results in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. A psychiatric examination is also required to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders found.

The Veteran died without having been shown to have had a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and a nervous disorder, from the date of his claim until his death. Therefore, he was not entitled to accrued benefits for service connection for such disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including posttraumatic stress disorder will be the subject of a separate decision. The appeal is currently remanded due to missing records and lack of verification of reserve component service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed PTSD is not due to service and is not related to any incidence of service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and for additional psychiatric treatment records to be obtained.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, rated at 70 percent disabling, meets the threshold requirement for special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound due to his TDIU status. He does not meet the criteria for aid and attendance benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that he currently has such a condition or that it was incurred in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to inadequate notice regarding personal assault stressors and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and dysthymia, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment as of March 26, 2010.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since the date of service connection, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders is being remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for peripheral neuropathy of each lower extremity, effective July 7, 2011. The claim for PTSD was also granted with an initial 10 percent rating. Service connection for the low back disability is pending and will be addressed in the remand portion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need to determine if the Appellant is eligible for VA disability compensation based on her Reserve service, which had an other than honorable discharge. The appeal will be reconsidered after this determination.

The Veteran's eye disability, manifested by mild light sensitivity and decreased vision and visual fields bilaterally, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current 20 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for major depression with an effective date of September 1, 2008. The Veteran's claim was reopened on new evidence.