PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and a sleep disorder. The Veteran's reported stressors are not related to combat or fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective May 6, 2009. The Board finds that the earlier effective date requested is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, DM, peripheral neuropathies, and ED, render him unemployable due to his physical and mental limitations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a new VA examination in order to assess the current severity of her service-connected PTSD with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD has been remanded due to scheduling issues with a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional action, including a VA examination and clarification of the examiner's opinions regarding the Veteran's pre-existing mental disorder and its aggravation during service.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from October 11, 2005, to July 11, 2010. During this period, the symptoms were consistent with a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for a VA examination and consideration of Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is being returned for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since August 27, 2004. The current disability rating of 50 percent is granted.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder did not manifest during service and is not attributable to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, arranging for a pathologist's review of the Veteran's death, and providing an opinion on the causes of his death.

The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD due to in-service personal trauma and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, and disturbances of motivation and mood. The hypertension claim has been remanded.

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

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and/or schizophrenia in April 2003. The Veteran's new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations.