PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and related incontinence residuals have effectively resulted in loss of both lower extremities such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. As such, he is entitled to specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis, an in-service stressor, and a link between the two.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for consideration of additional VA treatment records and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and major depression, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including intermittent explosive disorder, anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied because there was no prior application filed before June 4, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, when considered with other diagnoses such as anxiety disorder and dysthymia, result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 30 percent rating are met.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with verifying in-service stressors and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is now pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of May 23, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities as of this date.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The AOJ will attempt to obtain completed VA Form 21-4192 from his former employers, seek any relevant vocational rehabilitation records, and provide a VA examination to assess his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a PTSD examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for a right knee disability and PTSD, but further development is needed as there are no competent clinical opinions linking these conditions to service. The Veteran reported filing for Social Security Administration benefits based on PTSD, which were denied twice.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to clarify the nature and extent of his service-connected disabilities, including whether any low back disorder is related to his in-service stab wound. The VA will also obtain updated medical records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD, scar, and overall employability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, and there is no evidence linking his current condition to service. For hemorrhoids, while he had symptoms shortly before filing his claim, there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess his PTSD symptoms and employability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for this diagnosis based on his reported stressors. The issue of hypertension is not addressed in the provided text.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since September 9, 1998. The Board found that the symptoms most nearly approximated a 70 percent disability rating.