PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a social and industrial survey to determine if his service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to new evidence received after the October 2010 supplemental statement of the case.

The Board found that there was credible supporting evidence of a personal assault during service, which led to PTSD. With reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, with a 70 percent disability rating effective October 2, 2010. The original decision had assigned the same rating as of April 16, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature, extent and etiology of the claimed psychiatric disorder. The Veteran was diagnosed with bipolar disorder but not PTSD. An addendum opinion is requested to provide rationale for the conclusion that bipolar disorder is less likely than not caused by or a result of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and depression. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to unclear diagnoses from the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's lung cancer and PTSD as well as a determination of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for ulcerative colitis with erosive esophagitis was denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the basic eligibility requirements for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to walk and use a cane.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying any in-service stressors related to PTSD. The Veteran's low back and right shoulder disorders are also being examined by VA clinicians.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of PTSD, tinnitus, and sleep apnea prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify a claimed stressor and obtain updated treatment records. If verified, the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his PTSD is related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for scoliosis, PTSD, and anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining relevant VA and SSA records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 7, 2008. Effective December 15, 2010, the rating was increased to 70 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's service treatment records are complete and whether there were any assault incidents during his military service. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and Hepatitis C are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension.