PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for her PTSD and depressive disorder NOS is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and shell fragment wounds to the back and right shoulder, did not render him unemployable prior to August 12, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not total. The claim for a higher rating prior to July 12, 2012 is granted, while the claim since that date remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to a higher rating for ventral hernia, service connection for knee disabilities, and service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 7, 2002. The Board found that the earlier effective date is warranted due to newly received service department records.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions were not related to her military service or events therein, and denied all claims.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional employment records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his PTSD. The appeal will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by moderate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity throughout the appeal period, without deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The criteria for an initial 50 percent rating have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing due to the Veteran not appearing at his scheduled hearing. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD are also pending.

The Board has scheduled the Veteran for a videoconference hearing to address his claims of PTSD and low back disability. The appeal is remanded due to the need for such a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining outstanding private and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after all requested actions are completed.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD are all related to his in-service stressors during World War II.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not show a sustained improvement in his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling conflict for the Veteran's requested personal hearing. The only issue remaining is whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new examinations and consideration of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing the Veteran with another opportunity to provide information and/or evidence pertinent to his claim.