PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to September 24, 2008 did not prevent him from seeking, gaining, or maintaining meaningful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was aggravated by his in-service physical assault, and he is now entitled to a 10 percent evaluation for right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, and the Board has determined that these claims are inextricably intertwined with other issues. The case is therefore REMANDED to schedule a videoconference hearing before the undersigned VLJ.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent prior to December 22, 2008. From December 22, 2008, to August 17, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent. Since then, it has been rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a Line of Duty/Misconduct determination and additional psychiatric evaluations to determine if any acquired psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The issues of epileptogenic cerebral dysfunction and peripheral artery disease, bilateral lower extremities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a Travel Board hearing. The issues on appeal include service connection for various knee disorders, PTSD, traumatic brain injury with headaches, and gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records and information from the Veteran regarding his psychiatric treatment during service. The claims will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 100 percent effective from August 5, 1999.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder has been medically linked to service, and the Board finds that with resolution of reasonable doubt in the appellant's favor, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 11, 2013. The rating is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The Board is unable to determine whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable due to lack of consideration in the current evidence of record and remands for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the Lincoln, Nebraska RO. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and psoriasis. The evidence received since the last denial indicates that the Veteran may have developed a skin condition related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. However, the claim remains pending as further development is required.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degeneration and dismissed the appeal of PTSD as the Veteran withdrew his claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, flashbacks, sleep impairment and nightmares, hypervigilance, hallucinations, and suicidal ideation. The VA has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD.

The VA determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD as a result of his military service and found no evidence to support a diagnosis of major depressive disorder related to service. The Board therefore denied the claim for service connection.