PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding his claimed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and stomach disorder, including gastritis and GERD. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including an attempt to corroborate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors. The claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

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

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, MDD, and an anxiety disorder, are found to be related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by symptoms consistent with a 50 percent disability rating, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional treatment records and a VA examination. The case will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, is currently rated at 30 percent and denied for an increased rating. The claim for PTSD was not considered as part of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to service-connected migraines or PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, effective November 3, 2005. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the transient or mild nature of his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment, resulting in a 50% disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not substantially or materially contribute to his death, and his death was not caused by a disability incurred or aggravated during active service. The causes of the Veteran's death were determined to be unrelated to any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injury to both hands and feet, face and ears, hepatitis C, and hypertension have been denied.,Service connection is not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for further development and consideration. The issues include seeking a higher disability rating for PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder was granted with an effective date of March 1, 1984. This decision is based on new and material evidence submitted after the September 1984 denial.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease have rendered him unemployable since December 26, 2006. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by severe symptoms including suicidal ideation, impaired sleep, obsessive thinking, irrational beliefs, flashbacks, low insight, impaired judgment, uncontrollable mood swings, and blackouts since February 7, 2002. The Board finds that the criteria for a 100% evaluation have been met as of this date.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted at a 20 percent disability evaluation. The PTSD and proliferative diabetic retinopathy with pseudophakia issues are not addressed as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for PTSD and service connection for right knee osteoarthritis. The rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent effective April 7, 2010, but the issues of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for spine disorder and left knee disorder remain pending.