PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, back condition, right knee condition, and sinus problems were denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or current disabilities related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including PTSD and injuries sustained in Iraq, are denied as there is no current evidence of a psychiatric disability or any other claimed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are found to be related to his combat experiences during service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her thoracic and lumbar spine disability and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, PTSD, short-term memory loss, chronic fatigue, tumors, and sleep disorder were denied as the evidence does not support a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, shell fragment wounds, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and hearing loss, are being reviewed to determine if they render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the appellant's PTSD is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the local RO in Huntington, West Virginia. The issues of service connection and disability ratings are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO/AMC for additional development, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining updated treatment records. The TDIU issue will also be addressed.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding post-service treatment records and a need for updates on the VA PTSD/MST memorandum of record.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to have developed as a result of his combat experiences in the Republic of Vietnam, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since March 21, 2007. The Board found that the evidence supports a 70 percent rating throughout the appeal period due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Schizoaffective Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his in-service stressors. The diagnoses of PTSD and Schizoaffective Disorder were established based on credible evidence from both VA and private sources.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression was denied as there is no verified stressor to support the diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD requires additional development, including VA examinations and further medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began, reflecting significant impairment in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's low back condition is not service-connected as it pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which he incurred in service, has been granted service connection.