PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has dismissed the appeal as to the issue of service connection for a left arm disability due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing and because a Statement of the Case is needed for the issue of bilateral leg condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, stemming from his service-connected plica syndrome in the right knee is being remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need to obtain additional treatment records.

The Veteran does not have PTSD and the Board finds that service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance or permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities, thus the criteria for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance were not met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a three-way videoconference hearing before the undersigned to address his claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and swollen prostate are being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. The Veteran will be scheduled for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that new and material evidence had been submitted prior to February 27, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted, with a rating of 30% effective from the date of receipt of his claim.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including depression and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 27, 2010. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD have met the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, resulting in a combined disability rating of 60 percent for one disability.

The Board has granted service connection for back disorder, right shoulder disorder, and PTSD. The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD is also granted.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the January 1980 rating decision, which denied service connection for PTSD. The correct application of the regulation would have led to a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression causes significant occupational and social impairments, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder was not manifested by occupational and social impairment prior to December 20, 2011.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of electrocution to include electrical shock/burn, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (to include depression and anxiety), and initial rating for PTSD prior to June 1, 2014 were denied.,PTSD was rated based on its impact on the Veteran's occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the pending claims for service connection and increased rating, as well as new evidence received since the last SSOC. The AOJ will arrange for a VA examination to assess the functional effects of his service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was increased from 30% to 50%, effective January 31, 2008. The appeal is denied as the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating.