PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms merit a 30 percent disability rating, and his claim for service connection for constipation as secondary to PTSD is granted. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disability (prurigo nodules) is not related to his active military service. The psychiatric claim was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and other conditions. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's death was caused by alcohol abuse, which was secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has found that additional VA medical records are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's PTSD and determine his eligibility for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The case is therefore being remanded for these purposes.

The July 2010 decision denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis and the July 2010 decision also denied service connection for duodenal inflammation (stomach problem including diarrhea) due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,There is no new and material evidence submitted since the July 2010 decisions to reopen either claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly regarding his claimed skin disorder and psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating effective November 19, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for osteophytes of the cervical spine. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and residuals of a head injury are remanded due to new evidence submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to clarify the Veteran's medical treatment notes and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and determined that new and material evidence has been presented. The issue of whether service connection is warranted remains on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to service. The claim for a psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, originated in service and granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining information about the Veteran's in-service stressors and verifying his service duty stations. The Veteran is also to be provided an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The claim of service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition in service or a link between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective April 12, 2013. His low back disability was also increased to 70% from that date.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor for PTSD, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his case.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features causes occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating.