PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the purpose of obtaining relevant records from the Social Security Administration and providing proper notice for a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, service personnel records, and any other relevant documents. The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection claims for PTSD and depression will be reconsidered after all requested information is obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since March 2, 2010. The initial rating of 30 percent from April 17, 2007 to March 1, 2010 is considered granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran currently has PTSD due to a personal assault in service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective January 11, 2012. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and no evidence linking any diagnosed condition to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and lung cancer, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the PTSD claim and that there was no exposure to herbicides in Thailand. The lung cancer claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate records from the Chattanooga Vet Center and for a review of the December 2012 opinion regarding aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective November 4, 2003 due to his service-connected PTSD preventing him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as depression, is granted. The claim for PTSD related to military service is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. Steve Giles and notifying the Veteran of any negative responses to his request for private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a video conference hearing. The initial evaluations for PTSD and left ankle arthritis of the subtalar joint remain under review.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for left and right trapezius strain, as well as the matters of service connection for a right ankle disability and sleep apnea (claimed as due to PTSD). The other claims are being considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and examinations related to his claimed disabilities, including a back disability, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for clarification of stressor allegations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence in order to properly adjudicate the claim for service connection for cause of death.