PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination to determine if any of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his active service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not etiologically related to his military service. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence weighs against finding in favor of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depression were previously denied, and no new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the depression claim. The service connection for memory loss is pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective January 4, 2011. The decision grants service connection for PTSD and denies the other issues.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and gastrointestinal disorder have been denied as there is no probative evidence demonstrating current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his acquired psychiatric disorders, which include PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled hearing and because of an undelivered notice letter. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to September 26, 2012. The Board finds that the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining mental health records and verifying in-service stressors. A new VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to her request and current health circumstances, and clarification of the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD and depressive disorder are related to service, specifically her reported military sexual trauma. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, a new VA examination, and a VA medical opinion regarding his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as there is evidence of a current diagnosis and a link to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was not received within one year after separation from active duty, and the earliest possible effective date is September 30, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder. The Veteran is found to have a current diagnosis of PTSD based on new evidence received within one year of the May 2009 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for proper VCAA notice, additional development of the record, and a VA examination to determine his employability due to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and review of his claims file to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. His TDIU claim will also be remanded.