PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is rated at 70 percent disabling from April 18, 2011 to the present. The claim for TDIU was granted effective April 18, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis for PTSD and therefore, service connection cannot be granted. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 27, 2005, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

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

The Veteran seeks service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The case is being remanded for further evaluation and determination of whether the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for additional reasons and bases due to new evidence received after the July 2008 rating decision. The case will be returned to the Board for appellate review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from the Central Texas VA medical center. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the claimed stressors were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 4, 2013. The Board denied higher ratings for the period prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to address his psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his previously diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service or any in-service disease, event, or injury. The examiner is also asked to address whether these conditions are due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as a result of combat experiences in Vietnam. Service connection was also granted for heart disorder, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder based on the presumption that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for osteoarthritis, coronary artery disease and a bilateral foot disability was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims during the July 2010 hearing.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, as his reported stressors are supported by credible evidence and there is a link between his current symptoms and the claimed in-service stressor. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending due to lack of official combat verification.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received on September 19, 2004. The effective date of the grant of service connection is set as June 8, 1995.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since January 11, 2010 and at 70 percent from that date. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms causing occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as she does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim should be remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disabilities.