PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board found no evidence of diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy in service, and the Veteran's statements regarding these conditions were not credible. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) was denied as there is no verified stressor consistent with his active service. Coronary artery disease was also denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his symptoms are related to his combat experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board has granted a higher rating to 70 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since February 8, 2013, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral Achilles tendon injuries and left and right Achilles tendon injuries was also denied. Service connection for seizure disorder was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of service-connected conditions, and the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied as he did not meet the requirement of having been in receipt of total disability compensation due to service-connected disabilities for at least ten years immediately preceding his death.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issue includes verifying the claimed stressor of witnessing another soldier killed in a truck accident during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for a not otherwise specified depressive disorder and a depressive mood disorder were remanded, but ultimately denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and mood disorder. The case must be remanded to obtain updated treatment records and the SSA award records.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral pes planus are being remanded due to his failure to appear at a previously scheduled hearing, and he has requested a new hearing and transfer of his file.

The Board has granted an initial disability evaluation of 30 percent for the appellant's service-connected PTSD, effective March 2012. The appeal regarding earlier effective date and TDIU is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran meets the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders due to service. The examiner must assess all current psychiatric disorders in conformance with the DSM-IV and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD more nearly approximates occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a disability rating of 50 percent.

The VA determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not require regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform most daily activities without assistance.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and a bilateral knee disorder were denied. The claim for service connection for eczema was granted with the assignment of presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and his asbestos-related pleural disease with pleural nodules are not compensable. The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's symptoms were diagnosed as adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, but the VA examiner found that these did not meet the criteria for PTSD under DSM-IV.