PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition, peripheral neuropathy, and heart condition were all denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted, with the effective date being the date of his June 2009 application. The Board found that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due solely to impairment resulting from his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with PTSD is rated at 50 percent since February 5, 2010, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA treatment records and providing him with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be further evaluated based on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C, PTSD, liver disability, duodenal disability, COPD, throat condition with polyps, and dysentery. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that further development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a thoracic spine fracture, and neck cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional evidence, schedule VA examinations, and readjudicate the issues.

The Veteran was awarded TDIU and DEA eligibility effective from July 1, 2005. She asserts that an earlier effective date is warranted.,She has been unable to work since December 8, 2004 due to her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased disability ratings, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in their decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is as likely as not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as a result of military service and thus denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for service-connected PTSD from December 27, 2001 to January 12, 2004 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include posttraumatic stress disorder, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if any current mental health disability, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, was incurred in or aggravated by military service. The Veteran's credibility concerns and additional evidence submitted are to be considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his diagnosed adjustment disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's alleged in-service stressors and to determine if he meets the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a grant of this claim.

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