PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues include service connection claims and increased rating claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and PTSD, is related to his service. The VA examiner found a direct link between the Veteran's traumatic military experiences in boot camp and his current diagnosis of anxiety disorder with features of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for fungus infection of the feet, dysthymic disorder, and PTSD should be remanded to obtain additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and review of additional evidence.

The Board has granted DIC benefits on behalf of the Veteran's children, effective November 20, 2009. The appellant initially applied for DIC benefits in September 2007 and submitted an application to correct military records in November 2009. The Department of the Army determined that the Veteran's death was not in the line of duty due to his willful misconduct but later changed this determination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing a supplemental VA opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding his knee disabilities and PTSD. The case will be sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of the Board to schedule a hearing before the Travel Board. The case will be processed again after scheduling the hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent, indicating significant impairment in most areas such as work and social relationships.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD, effective from April 13, 2000.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, but the evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing at the RO in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to his active service. Service connection is granted for all three conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, left knee disability, and right knee disability was granted. However, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for any of these conditions.,Service connection for hemorrhoids was also granted but with a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating since October 12, 2011.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of PTSD, expressing satisfaction with the current rating.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to May 24, 2010 for the award of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the case to obtain a VA examination and additional medical records. The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of additional Federal records which require the issuance of a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).