PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since February 20, 2009. The VA has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but is still considering the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for a right foot injury.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to schedule a video hearing before a Veterans' Law Judge due to his request. The issues of reopening service connection claims for various psychiatric and skin conditions are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as he was not entitled to a combined 100% rating for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The status of his claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU is currently unknown due to the need for further clarification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has ordered additional development to clarify the appellant's service dates and obtain her National Guard treatment records, as well as Social Security Administration records. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder) and schizophrenia are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding in-service stressors and current psychiatric disorders.

The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD that is related to the Veteran's service, and therefore his claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and depression, has been denied as the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any such disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and examination to determine if he experienced in-service sexual assault stressors that could support a PTSD diagnosis, and whether any psychiatric disability other than PTSD is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected scars and PTSD have been denied. The scars are currently rated noncompensable, while the PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused significant occupational and social impairment, but not total social impairment. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and need for updated treatment records.

Service connection for PTSD and depression is granted as new and material evidence has been received, with the PTSD being linked to a combat incident off the coast of The Gambia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised by the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder was granted with an effective date of April 4, 2006.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded to determine the appropriate rating and effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in moderate impairment prior to June 7, 2011 and no more than moderate impairment effective June 7, 2011. The initial rating of 30 percent has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as he has been diagnosed with PTSD related to in-service stressors, and the criteria for direct service connection are met.