PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis. The case is now remanded to determine if the Veteran has any acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of his period of service, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on a personal assault in service, resolving reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression and dysthymia, but found that the Veteran's low back disorder and headaches are not related to his military service.

The Board accepted jurisdiction of the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD due to significant administrative irregularities. The appellant's claim is now in appellate status and will be remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Depression. The new evidence submitted includes diagnoses of PTSD from VA staff psychiatrists and a social worker, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination and consideration of newly revised provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(3).

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD should be August 30, 1993, based on the receipt of a reopened claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in severe deficiencies in employment, making him unable to obtain or retain employment due to his condition. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for the initial rating period from March 23, 1982 to February 22, 2002.

The Veteran's PTSD and panic disorder have been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in severe symptoms, including hypervigilance and nightmares, but without gross impairment in thought process or communication. The Board found that a disability rating of 70 percent was warranted since July 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, edema of the lower extremities, and other acquired psychiatric disabilities have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any service connection related to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted retroactively effective from January 26, 2002. The earliest possible effective date for the grant of this TDIU is when he filed his underlying claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and Hepatitis C.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination and the provision of any relevant ongoing medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, which the Board found to be appropriate given his symptoms. The claim for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective January 7, 2005. The rating reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be the result of his military service, specifically fear of hostile military or terrorist acts during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 10 percent, effective July 31, 2007. Service connection for PTSD and scarring due to a back wound are granted, but the specific rating and effective date have not been determined.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD with bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury residuals, and migraine headaches. The effective date remains pending further action.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to conflicting opinions.