PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of the Veteran's stressor and review of his medical records to determine if he meets the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-IV.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and medical opinions regarding service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine if he needs regular aid and attendance or is housebound due to service-connected disabilities. The issue of SMC based on loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities has also been raised.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA will attempt to verify the alleged in-service stressors and schedule a VA examination by a psychiatrist or psychologist to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a fractured coccyx and PTSD have been denied. The issue of an effective date earlier than May 20, 2009 for PTSD has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance is granted. The claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation as they are consistent with the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's PTSD, glaucoma, hypertension, and prostate condition claims due to worsening symptoms and need for updated medical examinations. The case is REMANDED for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder (claimed as a heart attack), and hypertension were denied. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total social impairment. As of April 23, 2009, the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the grant of a TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and he is awarded a rating based on the merits of his case. His claims for increased hearing loss and TDIU are referred to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, while his DM remains at 20 percent. The decision on the TDIU issue and the rating for a lumbar spine disability are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing notice regarding his PTSD claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, and peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of April 30, 2015. Prior to that date, the evidence did not show he was unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, dental abscesses, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The claim for service connection for a seizure disorder was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Dental abscesses were found unrelated to service. An acquired psychiatric disorder was not incurred or aggravated in service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.