PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for depression and the need for further development of stressor claims. The Veteran's PTSD is presumed, but his depression needs more clarification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are related to his active service, including a reported stressor event.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a temporary total rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, verifying claimed stressors, and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and there is no evidence that any of his conditions were aggravated by service. The Board finds the VA examiner's opinion more probative than Dr. R.D.'s opinion regarding PTSD contributing to death.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD because the new evidence submitted did not provide sufficient information to corroborate his in-service stressors, which was the primary reason for denying the original claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining missing documents and VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions. The claims will be adjudicated again based on the additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The claim of service connection for hemorrhoids was reopened due to new evidence received since the previous denial.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and dermatophytosis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and panic attacks with agoraphobia have been rated at 70 percent since October 1, 2007. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms including near-continuous panic attacks, suicidal ideation, and impairment in work and social functioning.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective February 18, 2015. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as depression and PTSD), hypertension, and headache disorder. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

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.