PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in service, and his hypertension is considered secondary to diabetes. The Board granted the claim for both conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is not warranted. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify the reported stressor and obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The issues are whether he should receive an increased rating for PTSD and if his disability makes him unable to work.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of severe and recurring symptoms that result in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the record is inadequate for adjudicating the claim of service connection for PTSD and has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's sole service-connected disability, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), meets the percentage requirements for a TDIU rating and his PTSD prevents him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds in favor of granting a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's death was caused by paralysis agitans, but the appellant contends that his service-connected PTSD contributed to this condition. The Board has ordered a medical opinion to determine if PTSD aggravated the Veteran's Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of all submitted evidence, including a May 2010 VA treatment record and letters from the Veteran's colleague and sister. The issues of service connection for vision disorder, PTSD, and TBI are to be reconsidered in light of this additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by social and occupational impairment due to episodic anxiety, memory flashbacks, and disturbed sleep. The Board denied an evaluation higher than 30 percent for PTSD for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depression, and a psychotic disorder, were aggravated during military service beyond their natural progression.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including consideration of service connection for PTSD under unique laws and regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there was no verified in-service stressor and a valid diagnosis of PTSD could not be established.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 30, 2009 and increased to 50 percent effective January 30, 2009. The Board has now granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD from June 14, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD was previously service connected, and the current appeal is about a higher initial disability rating. The VA has assigned a 30 percent disability rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, effective October 20, 2008. The Board finds that the current evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development related to verifying the stressor event that allegedly led to the Veteran's PTSD. The claim is currently in a pending state and will be reviewed again after the requested development.