PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has found that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, to include Crohn's Disease, is not related to her active military service. The claims for PTSD and autoimmune hepatitis are remanded as the Veteran requested a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fractured skull are currently rated as 40 percent disabling prior to May 17, 2010 and 0 percent thereafter due to separate ratings for posttraumatic headaches and PTSD.,Posttraumatic headaches have been granted a compensable rating since November 7, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depression, panic disorder with agoraphobia, narcissistic personality disorder, personality disorder NOS, bipolar disorder type I with psychotic features, substance abuse, and schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other acquired mental disorders was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to verifying the Veteran's claimed MST stressor and for additional development of his psychiatric disorder claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right shoulder impingement syndrome was rated at 20 percent, PTSD with anxiety/depression was rated at 30 percent from February 23, 2011, and the claim for a right knee disability was not supported by evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective January 5, 2010. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cold injury to both lower extremities, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, render him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation. As such, the Board finds that his appeal for TDIU must be granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, claiming it is due to an in-service personal assault. The Board finds further development is needed as the current evidence does not adequately address his claim and additional records are required.

The Veteran's folliculitis barbae of the face and neck was granted service connection in September 1999 with an effective date of April 23, 1981. The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection in May 2000 with an effective date of December 23, 1998. The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection in November 2003 with an effective date of June 20, 2000.,The Board has determined that the earlier effective dates for folliculitis barbae of the face and neck (April 23, 1981), PTSD (December 23, 1998), and IBS (June 20, 2000) are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability, as well as whether drug addiction is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification on representation, as well as VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying if the Veteran was onboard a crashed aircraft during service and scheduling him for a VA examination to determine if he suffers from PTSD or any other diagnosed psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied. The Board found that the left thigh graft donor site scar, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD (previously diagnosed as panic disorder) did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence to support this claim. The case is now remanded for further development, including verification of alleged stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records, SSA records, and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested withdrawal of the appeal.