PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is rated at 50 percent, effective July 29, 2010. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, based on evidence that the conditions are related to a personal assault during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression. The Veteran's claims of TDIU are also inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric or knee disorders are related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for additional development due to VA's failure to obtain relevant medical records from the appellant. The appeal will be remanded and a new decision will be made based on the newly obtained evidence.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased disability evaluation for his PTSD was granted, with a rating of 50 percent effective from August 24, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural defects, including the need for an SOC on issues of service connection and a TDIU rating. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records from September 2013 onwards, SSA disability determination records, and a VA psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD. The Board is dismissing the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a disability manifested by dizziness due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for PTSD is granted, and he now meets the criteria for service connection due to a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his in-service stressors.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for sleep apnea, increased evaluation of PTSD with depression prior to September 14, 2012, and TDIU benefits prior to September 14, 2012.

The Board dismissed the right shoulder condition claim due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The PTSD claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. Additionally, a claim for TDIU will be developed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining records of his service stressors and a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed mental disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 27, 2014.,Effective January 27, 2014, the Veteran is now rated at 50 percent for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is attributed to a verified traumatic event during her military service - namely, military sexual trauma (MST). The Board has determined that the criteria for service connection are met and grants the claim.