PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected prostatitis.,The Veteran is granted SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction.,Service connection for PTSD is granted, with an effective date prior to January 11, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD with a major depressive episode is manifested by symptoms that more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment, warranting a disability rating of 100 percent.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressor and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional evidence and a new VA examination. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining all necessary records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claims.

The Board has determined that service connection for PTSD is warranted based on the Veteran's combat exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30% and the RO granted service connection. The Veteran requested an increased rating, which was denied in August 2009. The Board has now remanded the case for further evaluation due to changes in circumstances.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment history information. The Veteran's PTSD and TDIU claims are also being reviewed, as well as his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a non-compensable evaluation, effective May 11, 2005. The claim for an increased evaluation for IBS remains pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), residuals of a back injury, and residuals of a right leg injury. The evidence received since the last final denial shows that these conditions may be related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, is granted. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective October 29, 2010, based on the severity of symptoms including anxiety, depression, anger outbursts, flashbacks, and memory impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied the claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's PTSD is linked to his in-service combat experience.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder or PTSD as a result of his service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, was denied as there were no verified stressors in his military service and the medical evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran was rescheduled and provided reasons why he did not attend the appointments.

The Veteran seeks an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the condition, and the claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD was reopened, but the claim remains denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for his PTSD rating is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence that the claim arose prior to June 14, 2007.