PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are related to an in-service personal assault stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's combat experience in Korea resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as he is capable of working in a less stressful environment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD is as likely as not attributable to personal assault during his active military service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran seeks an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected PTSD with secondary depression. The RO has granted service connection and assigned a 30 percent rating effective from August 8, 2007, and later increased it to 50 percent effective October 1, 2012. However, the claim remains on appeal as the Veteran seeks an evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to October 1, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD results in impairment approximating deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment, and he has a rating of 70 percent. The evidence suggests that the service-connected psychiatric disability is of such nature and severity as to prevent the Veteran from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied as there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current hearing loss to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claim for TDIU due to additional information provided by the Appellant and new medical evidence. The case is now pending further development and review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of her claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, most recently diagnosed as Depressive Disorder, NOS, on a secondary basis to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, a new VA examination of PTSD, and readjudication.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no definitive diagnosis of the condition in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining a VA examination and opinions regarding his PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as clarification of his post-service employment history.

The Veteran's PTSD did not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas for the period from August 1, 2007 through April 9, 2009.