PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, bilateral knee strain, allergies, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied. The right ankle sprain and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine are each rated at 10 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding his psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since May 28, 2013 and remains at that level. Headaches have not resulted in a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and other procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear duty status and need for further medical examinations. The appellant's claims will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional development, including obtaining outstanding records of pertinent VA treatment and records from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being reviewed based on his reported combat-related experiences during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence submitted is sufficient to establish that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to deficiencies in the medical opinion provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, which is related to his exposure to disturbing sites in Hiroshima during service.

The Veteran is granted service connection for PTSD, as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service personal assault and there is no rebuttal evidence showing that any pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent since July 7, 2015. The symptoms include occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that she meets the criteria for a higher initial rating of 70 percent. The Veteran also met the criteria for TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depression and anxiety, is related to his military service. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depression and anxiety, is related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizoaffective disorder. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence from the Veteran and his representative.

The Veteran is currently in receipt of a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective January 27, 2015. The Board finds that his symptoms most nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor involving shrapnel injuries during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since May 29, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms of anxiety, depression, nightmares, intrusive memories, avoidance, sleep impairment, some forgetfulness, loss of concentration, history of suicidal ideation, and panic attacks more nearly approximated moderate social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), hepatitis-C, disability of the feet to include bilateral athlete's foot, and right hand/thumb disability were denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD, is July 27, 1978, based on VA receiving relevant service department records after initially denying the claim in 1978.