PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but granted service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious feature. The Veteran's claim was not decided on the merits of service connection.

The Board has determined that a supplemental opinion is necessary regarding the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and low back disability. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, secure missing service treatment records, and schedule the Veteran for a VA mental disorders examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating prior to June 24, 2010, and from September 1, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Raynaud's syndrome and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying dates of service and obtaining treatment records from identified facilities. The Veteran's current service-connected disabilities will also be evaluated.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining his treatment records from Reynolds Army Community Hospital and scheduling him for a VA examination. The TDIU claim will also be remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess his PTSD. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a comprehensive psychiatric examination to determine the diagnoses of any currently manifested psychiatric disorder(s).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including review of the March 2004 rating decision and retrieval of VA outpatient and inpatient treatment records from January 2013 to present.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a clarifying VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current anxiety disorder. The appeal will be returned to the RO/AMC for readjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depression has been rated at 50% since May 13, 2013. Prior to that date, the rating was granted but not for a higher level of disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, conducting a VA psychiatric examination, and adjudicating the claim of service connection for alcoholism. The Veteran's PTSD will be rated in conjunction with any impairment due to nonservice-connected alcoholism.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. A new VA examination will be conducted to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on employment.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted the claim, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service experiences.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, Lumbar Spine Disorder, hearing loss in his left ear, and CAD. The Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to be adequately addressed by the current schedular evaluations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to March 14, 2011 and 70 percent beginning on that date. The Board found no evidence of the required symptoms for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his dementia, PTSD, depression, and hypertension.

The Veteran's recurrent tinnitus was found to be incurred in active service. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of a stressor related to his service.