PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for a psychiatric examination. The TDIU claim will also be adjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if he currently has PTSD and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, depression, or bipolar disorder. The service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence linking them to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal regarding his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability, with consideration of the revised regulation concerning PTSD. The case will be readjudicated after all development has been completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and consideration of the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity while on active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, based on the Veteran's combat experience in Vietnam. The claims for bilateral knee disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and a skin rash are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his current diagnosis of PTSD is found to be related to verified in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further adjudication due to issues related to service connection and effective dates.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying service in Korea. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and adjustment disorder with missed anxiety and depressed mood, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of burn scars or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) incurred in service and denied both claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 50 percent evaluation effective October 26, 2007. The claim for increased rating is granted.