PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is granted, and the earliest possible effective date is November 7, 2005. The Veteran's service stressors were verified by newly received service personnel records, which supported his contention of a combat-related stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and is granting the Veteran's claim. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for a skin disorder and PTSD have not been decided.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as scheduling a new VA Social and Industrial Survey.

The Board determined that the reduction in the evaluation for PTSD from 100 percent to 0 percent was not proper, as there is reasonable doubt regarding whether the Veteran's condition has improved.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and residuals of a blow to the mouth and jaw. The effective date is set at April 5, 1985.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, right ankle scars, capsulitis of the right ankle, low back strain and hepatitis C, do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to their combined effect.

The Board found that the Veteran's alcoholism is not attributable to military service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to his service-connected PTSD and panic disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records, as well as further consideration of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, clarify the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders, and consider the revised provisions for service connection for PTSD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD due to his withdrawal from appeal. The claim for an increased rating and TDIU related to depressive disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 1, 2010.,A TDIU is granted effective from December 1, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic disorder and major depression results in significant impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and therefore service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disability, as well as any recent VA treatment records should be obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his claimed psychiatric and foot disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD remains on appeal. The case is REMANDED to the RO/AMC for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to April 25, 2011 and after June 30, 2011. The claim for TDIU has not been adjudicated.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted service connection, assigning a 30% disability rating effective from the date of receipt of the new evidence.