PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for further clarification of the stressor allegations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and a new determination on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 12, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for TBI was received on November 17, 2009. The effective date of service connection is assigned as of that date.,An increased evaluation to 30 percent for allergic rhinitis is granted beginning August 30, 2010.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD, porphyria, obstructive sleep apnea, teeth grinding and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are attributed to his in-service stressors, specifically his service in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for each condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 20, 2009, and increased to 50 percent from that date. The current rating of 100 percent for PTSD is effective since July 26, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and a VA industrial/occupational examination.

The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between any current acquired psychiatric disorder and service, including PTSD. The Veteran's diagnoses were noted but there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor or medical nexus to his conditions.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a right eye injury and PTSD have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, further review is needed to determine if additional treatment records are available from private providers.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes, prevent him from engaging in any type of substantially gainful employment consistent with his skills, education, and training.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and ensuring all relevant evidence is considered in deciding the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology more nearly approximates functional impairment comparable to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has determined that the criteria for an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD are met.

The Board has determined that the appellant is the Veteran's surviving spouse for the purpose of receiving VA compensation and/or pension benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including securing SSA disability records and arranging a psychiatric evaluation to assess the impact of his PTSD on his employability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to a lack of recent VA examination, worsening condition, and need to distinguish between service-connected and non-service-connected limitations.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at various levels of disability from 30% to 70%, with a final rating of 100% effective November 28, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum to a previous medical opinion.