PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and consideration of the TDIU issue. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and thus the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider his claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for PTSD and TDIU, thus the Board does not have appellate jurisdiction to review these claims.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issue will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not result in deficiencies in most areas. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating have been met.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal regarding the increased disability rating for PTSD, and as a result, the Board dismisses the appeal.

The Board found that a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be predominantly manifested by intrusive memories, nightmares, and some problems with anger and irritability prior to June 26, 2008. After that date, the symptomatology was no more than mild.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The effective date issue remains pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that the in-service stressor of sexual assault was corroborated and is related to his current psychiatric condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's reported combat experiences in Southwest Asia Theatre of Operations are sufficient to establish a stressor. The diagnoses of PTSD and depression have been linked to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. He also seeks reopening of a claim for bladder disorder and service connection for PTSD.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for a psychiatric condition (likely PTSD) as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,,

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood throughout the appeal period. The RO increased his disability rating to 70 percent effective March 12, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his diagnosed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The case will be readjudicated following this action.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the assignment of a higher 100 percent rating for his PTSD. The RO/AMC needs to obtain all outstanding VA medical records and review the expanded record before readjudicating the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and consideration of whether he is entitled to TDIU.

The Board previously denied service connection for PTSD and declined to address other psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's claim will be remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and a depressive disorder, is granted as service connected. The appeal on the issues of tinnitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities has been withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling of hearings before a Decision Review Officer and a Travel Board. The Veteran's claims will be further considered based on this new information.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 23, 2008 for his TDIU award, finding that he was not unemployable prior to this date.