PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's PTSD, along with his nonservice-connected depression, resulted in moderate social and occupational impairment. The Board has determined that a disability rating of 50 percent is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches and entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 29, 2005. The effective date for the TDIU rating remains pending as it is not related to service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and determined that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's stressors have been verified, and he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain treatment records and SSA disability benefits records.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from May 2, 2007 through June 23, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of stressors and examination to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any SSA disability benefits information. A VA examination is also required to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination, as well as adjudicate the claim for TDIU. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records, as well as further development of his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have active duty of at least 90 days, and thus did not meet the threshold eligibility requirement for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, alleging that she was sexually harassed by a fellow service member in March 1987. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment. However, he meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and concludes that his other psychiatric disorders are not related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of his claim for increase. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disability. The case will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and consideration of TDIU.