PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to consider service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for PTSD and memory loss, but denied reopening of his claim for a skin condition. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with an appropriate VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claims for failed back syndrome and diabetes mellitus, type II were both denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeals seeking a TDIU rating and alleging CUE in an October 2007 rating decision have been withdrawn. The Board has no further jurisdiction to consider these matters.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 2, 2006. The rating is for the initial period prior to March 15, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was factually ascertainable and granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD as of July 19, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, schedule a VA examination for PTSD, and develop the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD before September 16, 2010 did not cause occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. The symptoms were mild.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 19, 2013 was manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, sleep impairment, and mild memory loss. Since July 19, 2013, his PTSD has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date of September 17, 2009 for the assignment of a 100% disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has scheduled the Veteran for a videoconference hearing, but due to his failure to report, the case is being returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, which is determined to be a result of disease or injury incurred during active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA PTSD examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying stressors with the JSRRC. The VA will also schedule a neurological and mental health examination to assess any current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for the lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's diagnosed conditions of PTSD, MDD, and anxiety disorder are found to be causally related to his in-service military stressors. The Board grants service connection for these psychiatric disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current nature, extent, and severity of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was due to willful misconduct (specifically, substance abuse) and does not warrant service connection. However, the appellant contends that the Veteran suffered from PTSD during his military service which caused or contributed to his death. The claim is being remanded for further development including obtaining additional medical records and a VA opinion on the relationship between the cause of death and the Veteran's military service.