PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA psychiatric examination and review of his treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his psychiatric symptoms.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated during his period of active duty, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, which is service-connected. The appellant is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse and thus eligible for DIC benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if his service-connected conditions preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as his requests to reopen the claim for hypertension, were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the hypertension claim, and that a disability rating in excess of 30 percent was not warranted for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional VA treatment records. The case will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be decided, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood due to incomplete development of evidence. The Veteran is required to provide information about stressors experienced during his time in Panama during Operation Just Cause.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his PTSD and bilateral hearing loss prevented him from initiating or completing a program of education during the period from July 1995 to July 2005. The case will then be readjudicated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of PTSD, a low back disability, bilateral eye disorders, or a hernia disorder. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal for death pension benefits, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current 70% disability rating is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating from December 10, 2008 to March 4, 2013.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD, were not incurred in or aggravated by his period of active military service. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete development and requests for additional opinions on service connection claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 21, 2011. The Board is remanding the case for further development including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran is now granted service connection for PTSD, which is secondary to military sexual trauma.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, pension benefits, and special monthly compensation are still pending.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and providing an appropriate VA examination to assess the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities.