PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently have PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder that is related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to verify her claimed stressors and obtain a new VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied by the Board, and his appeal to this decision is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70% since April 13, 2009. His TBI has been rated at 40% from December 2008 to July 2010 and remains at an unknown rating since then.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD with alcohol dependence is not service connected, as his psychosis was not diagnosed within one year of discharge and no new evidence has been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim. The Board also noted uncertainty regarding whether different symptoms are due to PTSD or other diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was aggravated by an in-service event during his Army National Guard service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his diagnosed PTSD is found to be related to his in-service experiences.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess his hearing loss and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for an evaluation of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating required for service connection. The appeal related to a TDIU rating has been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reported stressor is related to his service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and proper notice regarding the inferred claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a new VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD with OCD and TDIU are also pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer rated at 100%, PTSD rated at 70%, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a left knee disorder has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records, as well as SSA disability benefits records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his PTSD and hepatitis C.