PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder NOS were rated at 30 percent from October 31, 2006 to April 18, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, is now pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since October 29, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms associated with his PTSD do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent or entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an updated VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and for adjudication of a claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by subjective complaints of avoidance, hypervigilant behavior, nightmares, and sleep impairment. The VA examiner found the symptoms to be moderate, resulting in a 50% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for PTSD, and there were no effective dates earlier than May 11, 2011, for awards of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature, extent, onset and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder found to be present.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain additional treatment records from the Veteran's care providers. The appeal will be remanded for further review after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and additional evidence. The case will be returned to the Board after this.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to a personal assault she experienced while on active duty for training, and this evidence satisfies all criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment for the period March 17, 2008 to November 21, 2011.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital from May 12, 2012 to May 18, 2012 are denied as the treatment did not constitute a medical emergency and was not necessary due to his stable condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was denied, and the issues regarding reopening previously denied claims were also addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining inpatient treatment records from Irwin Army Hospital and Whitsides Army Hospital, requesting SSA disability records, scheduling a VA examination for PTSD, and arranging for a supplemental opinion regarding service connection for cardiovascular disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. His claim for an increased rating for right foot plantar fasciitis was also denied as his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and other conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.