PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing VA treatment records from after August 2010. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The case has been remanded to address whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a February 1979 rating decision.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, but further examination is needed to determine if it originated during service or within one year post-service. For PTSD, a VA examination is required to assess whether any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability, and for completion of the Veteran's VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to August 5, 2016 and 70 percent thereafter. The rating of 50 percent was granted as the symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD and tinea versicolor, chest, back, and crotch are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing appropriate notice regarding stressor verification.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the claimed stressor and obtain relevant SSA records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are not related to his active duty service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was rated at 70 percent from January 8, 2013 and granted effective as of that date. The claim for a TDIU is also granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for establishment of his son as a 'helpless child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support, effective January 25, 2006. The issues of service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction, and entitlement to TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The Veteran's current myositis and hepatitis C may be associated with his Vietnam service, triggering VA's duty to provide an examination as to their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% disability rating from January 11, 2008 to July 28, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not to the extent that it results in total occupational and social impairment. Therefore, an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran was service-connected for PTSD, a left wrist fracture, and a right hand fracture prior to December 16, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the Board found that the Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to report for VA examinations. The claims for PTSD and migraine headaches are denied due to failure to report for VA examination without good cause.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD disability has been rated at 70 percent since March 19, 2010. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.