PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disabilities was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the evidence does not support a finding that any diagnosed conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and alcohol abuse do not render him unemployable, as he is able to maintain healthy relationships with family and some friends, independently maintain activities of daily living, and regularly engage in leisure activities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the lack of contact and the need for a psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and confirming the Veteran's current address. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, acting on their own, do not render him housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. Therefore, he is not entitled to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities from November 28, 2007, to October 27, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience prior to February 13, 2013.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not shown to be related to his service and denied the claim.,The Veteran claimed a headache disability but no specific condition or exposure basis was provided in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater, MA. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The bilateral hearing loss claim remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied as the evidence does not show that it had onset in service or is otherwise related to active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is etiologically related to his military service. The claim of service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions remains pending.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and likely etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims file will be reviewed for evidence corroborating his claimed sexual assault incident during service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been shown to be manifested by problems with socialization, anxiety, depression, decreased energy, self-isolation, flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia aided by alcohol, ability to maintain good relationships with his family and girlfriend, and steady employment with no major difficulties. The preponderance of the evidence is against the assignment of a 50 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100% disabling, but the appeal is for a higher initial evaluation prior to December 1, 2013. The Board has determined that an initial rating of 100% disability for PTSD is granted prior to December 1, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been granted service connection, with a current rating of 100 percent. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to an increased rating for his MDD and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous VA examination to assess his current PTSD disability level.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.,The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any relevant private medical records. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after all necessary steps are taken.