PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's allegations of assault in service are not credible and concluded that her acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, were not incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, requires further development due to incomplete notice and assistance provided during the appeal process. The case is being remanded to allow for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric conditions were aggravated by active service, taking into account pertinent evidence of record such as her reported suicide attempt shortly after separation.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with PTSD symptoms are related to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED to obtain additional treatment records and determine if an earlier effective date for the PTSD rating can be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, and the RO has now increased it to 50 percent effective September 2010.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain additional medical records and contact a VA physician for an opinion regarding whether PTSD was the cause of death. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on a finding that there was no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue and requests that the Veteran have a hearing at the RO before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service. Service connection for left elbow and right knee injuries is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation than the current 70 percent assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board finds that his disability meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set at January 27, 2006. The Veteran also received a grant of service connection for PTSD with this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a psychiatric and left knee examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and readjudicating the claims of increased PTSD rating and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that new evidence supports reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, these claims remain denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking any current conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and CUE in a previous rating decision, as well as his claim for increased ratings for PTSD. The issues were addressed based on the evidence of record at that time.

The Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to service-connected PTSD, which has been rated as 100 percent disabling from July 1963 forward. The Board finds that he has mental incapacity requiring care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, PTSD, and anxiety disorder due to personal trauma. The appeal is currently pending as the RO has not issued a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing these issues.