PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 12, 2009, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% for the entire appeal period, and he is granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his PTSD. The rating for scrotal cysts remains unchanged.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder found to be present, as there are insufficient current evidence of record to make a decision on the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and PTSD. The AOJ will also issue a supplemental statement of the case if any benefits sought remain denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be a result of events he experienced in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including securing updated VA records and arranging a new psychiatric examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence received since the final denial indicates that the Veteran may meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and this condition is related to his military service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma and stress-related disorder, is related to his military service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with substance abuse is rated at 70 percent prior to April 13, 2012, and 100 percent beginning April 13, 2012. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU as of July 13, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her claims, including obtaining SSA records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD claim should have an effective date of June 22, 2006, as this is when he first filed his service connection claim for PTSD. The appeal period was equitably tolled due to the Veteran's homelessness and mental health issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred due to active service. The criteria for service connection for HES, leukemia, secondary to herbicide exposure are met.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 25, 2007 for the assignment of a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his symptoms are related to combat experiences in the Vietnam Era.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is attributable to service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his service experiences, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the appellant's service in Vietnam and to determine if his psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, are related to his active duty. The coronary artery disease claim remains pending as it is not clear whether the exposure basis for this condition relates to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date were denied. The Board found that the PTSD claim was not properly before the Board due to a procedural issue, and remanded the low back and iatrogenic hypothyroidism claims.