PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has decided to grant the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 20, 2004, for service connection of PTSD based on new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence confirming an in-service stressor. The Veteran was not found to meet the criteria for PTSD based on fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for further development due to failure to comply with previous instructions, including a VA psychiatric examination. The case is now being returned to the AOJ for additional review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining psychiatric testing records and scheduling a VA Social and Industrial Survey to determine his employability.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability pension based on service-connected disabilities. The evidence shows that his disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is supported by medical evidence, and the stressor involving fear for his life while stationed near the border of East and West Germany has been found to be consistent with his service. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70% since March 28, 2008. The Board granted a 100% rating for the entire appeal period, effective from the date of claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest possible level (100%) due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of his acquired psychiatric condition, including Major Depressive Disorder with symptoms of PTSD and anxiety, finding that it is etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from a VA psychologist regarding the Veteran's PTSD symptoms and employment status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and counseling records. The claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. As a result, the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from April 14, 2009 to February 4, 2014. His TDIU claim was also granted during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain service treatment records from Mannheim Army Hospital in Germany. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now before the Board.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for a third hearing before a VLJ, and the Veteran wishes to appear for such a hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault in service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and/or schizoaffective disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and private treatment records.