PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and duodenal ulcer do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are related to her military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current PTSD is associated with in-service stressor events and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records and an updated VA examination. The TDIU issue may be impacted by the adjudication of the PTSD claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to military sexual trauma, and herpes were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current disability or link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for an examination with a psychiatrist.

The Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disability was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, did not manifest during service or due to a service-connected condition. The evidence was insufficient to establish an in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder condition is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The Board found that his current disability level warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective from April 30, 2014. The Board found that the symptoms described were consistent with a 50 percent rating under the criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's request for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a videoconference hearing. The appeal will be reconsidered after the scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a ruptured left eardrum was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70% since September 24, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of evidence, including obtaining private treatment records and arranging for a new VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's reported stressors during service in Vietnam are found credible, and he is diagnosed with PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for his Board hearing. The case will be forwarded for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service sexual assault, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection in April 2011, and no higher. The symptoms have included sleep disturbances (including nightmares), intrusive thoughts, problems with anger and irritability, mild memory loss, and some self-isolating behavior.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for an examination to assess his current PTSD symptoms, and all available VA treatment records from the Austin facility will be obtained.