PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied as there is no medical evidence to support a diagnosis of the condition. The claim for PTSD remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, and his chronic foot disability and hives are not service-connected.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and to an effective date earlier than August 8, 2013 for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD was not related to his period of service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion from the examiner who conducted the February 2013 VA psychiatric examination, addressing the issues enumerated in the October 2012 Board remand.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge sitting at the Montgomery RO regarding all six issues on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disorder was not manifest during service or attributable to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion regarding his employability based on service-connected disabilities prior to April 22, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the award of service connection, and his claim for an increased rating was denied. The Board also found that there is no evidence to support reopening the claim for a respiratory disorder.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling from May 16, 2004 to October 2, 2006. The effective date for this rating is October 3, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD, is found to be related to his active duty service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a link between his current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding in-service stressors and verification of diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and thus service connection is denied. The remaining claims are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the Board finds that his PTSD is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, major depression, and anxiety are related to traumatic events during his military service. As a result, the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD and his TDIU claim are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed with a new VA psychiatric examination.