PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is being remanded due to outstanding Social Security records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, or mood.

The Board has ordered a remand due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and anxiety disorder. The case will be reviewed again after additional medical opinions are obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is also granted, but a new VA examination is needed to determine its severity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and PTSD are also being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has requested that the RO forward a copy of the October 2011 Statement of the Case to the Veteran's new address and schedule him for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current PTSD. The appeal is REMANDED.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD and to determine if it is possible to separate the effects of his service-connected PTSD from his nonservice-connected depressive disorder NOS. Outstanding VA treatment records are also needed.

The Board has determined that additional actions are required to address the Veteran's claims, including clarifying whether a psychiatric disorder claim is resolved and scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is rated at 30 percent from March 10, 2010. His migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reported in-service stressors are credible and consistent with his service, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been granted, but the rating assigned is 50 percent. The Board has remanded the case to consider whether his PTSD warrants a higher initial rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant is eligible for retroactive Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code (DEA) due to his father's service-connected PTSD. The effective date of this benefit is December 1, 2008.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The issue was initially about PTSD but was recharacterized as one for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include other diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The TDIU rating claim is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and its impact on his employability.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted throughout the appeal period.