PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder. The Board finds that the weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Veteran does not have such disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.,A VA examination report indicated that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms included suicidal ideation and impaired impulse control.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, and his right shoulder disorder claim was reopened but not yet decided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD, were denied as the evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.,Service connection was granted for a lumbar spine disorder due to new and material evidence being received.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective June 3, 2010. Prior to that date, the rating was 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to October 5, 2011 and at 70% from that date onwards. He was granted a TDIU effective August 1, 2012.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and mood disorder. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records, a personal assault stressor determination, and an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was previously denied, but new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim. The Veteran is granted a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but his claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, and radiculopathy of both lower extremities are all denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to an incomplete transcript from a previous hearing. The Veteran is requested to appear at another videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since August 9, 2009. The symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for peptic ulcer disease. The Veteran's PTSD and left ankle disability are not related to his service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for depression is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's depression had its onset during service and has been chronic and recurrent since his separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and MDD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his combat experiences in Vietnam. The Veteran is diagnosed with both PTSD and MDD.

The Veteran's appeal involves disagreement with the initial rating assigned following the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. He is also granted individual unemployability (TDIU) based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is required due to incomplete records and procedural issues. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including intermittent explosive disorder and alcohol and cannabis abuse, is not related to his service.