PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining audiometric testing results and scheduling a VA audiological examination. The TDIU claim will also be addressed with a medical opinion on the Veteran's employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a personal assault during service and the Veteran did not provide credible supporting evidence of any in-service stressor. As such, service connection could not be granted. For the left foot callus issues, the claim was remanded as it pertained to an initial grant of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to February 6, 2012 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms including nightmares, intrusive thoughts, irritability, intermittent suicidal thoughts, sleep disturbance, and difficulty establishing effective relationships. The Veteran was granted a rating of 30 percent for PTSD prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded to allow for additional development of the record, including obtaining VA treatment records and affording the Veteran's representative an opportunity to review the case.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The service connection claim for left face pain and nerve damage to the left nose and ear is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple myeloma, acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD), residuals of cyst removal, degenerative joint disease (DJD) in both knees, and hearing loss is pending. Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is warranted. The TDIU claim is granted as the Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The effective date of the TDIU was set at December 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development of his PTSD claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis of PTSD and incomplete VA treatment records. A new examination will be conducted to determine if the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD based on fear of hostile military activity in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, effective January 6, 2009. The evidence provided within one year of the March 2009 denial established that the Veteran had experienced an in-service stressor related to his deployment during a typhoon.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination to determine the relationship between her current psychiatric disorders and service.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran has any diagnosed mental disorder related to service, and to decide on his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but his bilateral hearing loss was granted with a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with a 10 percent rating effective January 28, 2010. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) on the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, was denied. His claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder and assigned a 50 percent rating, but denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's schizophrenia is considered related to his in-service sexual trauma.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.