PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and possibly further PTSD stressor development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities effectively result in the permanent loss of use of both lower extremities, precluding locomotion without the aid of a wheelchair. However, because he is eligible for assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. § 2101(a) in acquiring specially adapted housing, he cannot also receive a special home adaptation grant.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no one has filed for substitution as a potential accrued-benefits recipient.

The Board has decided that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection of PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. The decision is mixed, with some issues being granted and others not.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to result in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent evaluation. Bilateral hearing loss has been no worse than Level I hearing loss in each ear.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, which may include PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from February 9, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records. The Veteran may also be required to submit new evidence or waive initial consideration by the AOJ.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before deciding the merits of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. This includes obtaining his personnel file, verifying claimed stressors, and obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity throughout the appeal period, warranting a 50% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The AOJ will consider all relevant evidence and readjudicate the case.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling from May 28, 2008 through May 31, 2011. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating under the General Formula.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hepatitis C, and porphyria cutanea tarda.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to April 8, 2008 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent due to symptoms such as depression and anxiety; chronic sleep impairment; impaired short-term memory and concentration; social isolation; irritability with an isolated physical altercation.