PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for PTSD and to determine the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to work.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded for further action, including obtaining missing personnel records, verifying stressor events, providing notice of the revised PTSD regulations, and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, alone, do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TMJ is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2; macular erythematous dermatitis; and polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is set at July 7, 2009.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder. The evidence now shows current diagnoses of PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, and Depressive Disorder not otherwise specified, all related to service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% schedular rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current left knee disability, as well as evaluating his psychiatric and low back disorders. The claims will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have materially contributed to his death from sepsis due to dementia, and the Board grants service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he is satisfied with the current evaluations assigned for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's request for a hearing before the Board at the RO has been advanced, and he is required to be placed on the docket for such a hearing due to his incarceration.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence, which must be considered by the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need to obtain his official military personnel file, which may contain information about his service in Iraq and any stressor events that could support a claim for PTSD.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted, and you are now receiving compensation for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence. The appeal is dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has been allowed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board or videoconference hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted a 30 percent disability rating effective August 22, 1999. The Veteran is already service-connected for major depressive disorder with psychotic features, which provides her with the maximum available rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD. The issue remains whether he is entitled to an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The case is being remanded to attempt to obtain outstanding medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination. The appeal will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since July 21, 2008. The appeal is for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of such. His claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a left wrist ganglion cyst is withdrawn.