PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from metastatic melanoma, despite other contributing factors such as respiratory compromise and cardiovascular arrest.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for dental trauma or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not establish a diagnosis of PTSD based on a verified in-service stressor and there is no medical evidence showing a direct relationship between his current psychiatric disorders and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent disability rating, representing total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish in-service stressors or a link between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence of a confirmed in-service stressor, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service stressors are consistent with his service and supported by medical evidence. The other claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy and a skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depression was initially rated at 50% effective October 13, 2010. The Board has now granted a higher rating of 70% for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, incurred in service. The Veteran's claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault during service and to provide an opinion on whether he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD, and for obtaining all available medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and chronic paranoid schizophrenia, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of SSA records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information regarding his service-connected conditions, stressor claims, and increased rating claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since August 13, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and service connection for a back disability are pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU rating prior to June 22, 2010, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his nonservice-connected alcohol abuse and contributed to his death.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to December 2, 2009.