PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Board has granted service connection for a back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as depression). The other issues on appeal are not addressed due to the resolution of these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is considered a contributory cause of his death, but not the principal (primary) cause. The Board finds that it did not contribute substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have facial injuries, PTSD, or back pain. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, during the appeal period and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is supported by credible supporting evidence of in-service personal assault and sexual assault.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records and will consider whether new evidence supports reopening the claim for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for initial ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder higher than 10 percent before August 29, 2011, and a rating higher than 30 percent from August 29, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as he does not meet the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.,For his right knee disability, the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for his left clavicular fracture was denied. The claim of service connection for PTSD was also denied due to the lack of verified stressor event.

The Board has determined that the Veteran experienced seizures in service and has post-service continuity of symptomatology, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA psychiatric examination to assess his current level of PTSD severity and its impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from law enforcement authorities and attempting to obtain lay witness statements. A VA medical opinion is also needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to her military service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression. The claims file will be reviewed, and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued after any necessary development.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with depressive disorder symptoms has been granted, and he is now service-connected for these conditions. His hypertension secondary to service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, was rated at 70 percent effective May 19, 2011.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) or a stomach disability. The claim for PTSD was previously denied in March 2006, but no new and material evidence has been submitted since then.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted, as he is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.