PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and denied the claim for service connection, concluding that the Veteran's psychiatric conditions are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence, including a recent grant of service connection for coronary artery disease.

The Veteran likely has PTSD that is attributable to his active military service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and personality disorder. The diagnosis of PTSD is based on the Veteran's reported combat experience in Vietnam, while his personality disorder was diagnosed during an initial evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for TBI and other disabilities are also referred to the AOJ.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records, as well as the need for a medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that there was no legal basis to grant the claim as the September 2001 decision is final.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine, thoracic or lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against her claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity as to effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment for which the Veteran's education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him, thus meeting criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity as to effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment for which the Veteran's education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at the maximum available disability rating of 100 percent, effective April 26, 2012. The appeal for a higher evaluation remains before the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and currently rated at 30 percent, effective April 20, 2006.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to medications used to treat his service-connected disabilities, and thus he cannot establish service connection for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms have primarily consisted of irritability, sleep impairments, diminished interest, social withdrawal, depression, emotional outbursts, intrusive and recurrent traumatic thoughts, neglect of personal hygiene, impaired concentration and memory, flashbacks, and obsessional rituals. These symptoms are indicative of no more than occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to failure to comply with previous directives, including scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and depression, as well as his TDIU claim, are now pending.