PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The appellant's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 14, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Asthma has been denied. The Board found that asthma was not incurred during service and is not attributable to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, has been denied as there is no competent evidence showing a current diagnosis or in-service stressors that would support such a claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to service, including her reported harassment and personal assaults in service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that there is at least a reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim due to her reported military sexual trauma. The Veteran now has service connection for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety and/or depressive disorders. The AOJ will obtain additional records from the San Antonio VA Medical Center, any ongoing VA treatment records since January 2013, private treatment records if identified, as well as Social Security Administration disability records. If in-service stressor events are corroborated, a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to service and the Board finds that she has a current diagnosis of this condition. The other psychiatric disorders are not currently addressed as they were not specifically mentioned in her claims or during the hearing.

The Board has found that the criteria for service connection for bilateral tympanic membrane perforations are met, and the Veteran's claim is granted. The remaining issues on appeal will be remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, primarily PTSD and recurrent severe Major Depressive Disorder, has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that a higher rating is warranted for the entire initial rating period.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and to ensure all relevant evidence is considered in reaching a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as an addendum opinion on the left eye disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran currently meets the criteria for PTSD due to his active service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating effective December 22, 2010. The earlier effective date of November 1, 2004 for the 70% rating is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his service treatment records and stressor verification.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is related to his service, specifically the fear of hostile military or terrorist activity. The current opinions from private therapists are not sufficient due to lack of qualifications.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a TDIU effective January 2, 2012.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent evaluation for his PTSD with depressive disorder effective July 13, 2012. He is also entitled to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder NOS, mood disorder NOS, depressive disorder NOS, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent since May 18, 2010 and at 30 percent since then. His bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected.