PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature, extent and etiology of the claimed psychiatric disorder. The Veteran was diagnosed with bipolar disorder but not PTSD. An addendum opinion is requested to provide rationale for the conclusion that bipolar disorder is less likely than not caused by or a result of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and depression. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to unclear diagnoses from the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's lung cancer and PTSD as well as a determination of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for ulcerative colitis with erosive esophagitis was denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the basic eligibility requirements for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to walk and use a cane.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying any in-service stressors related to PTSD. The Veteran's low back and right shoulder disorders are also being examined by VA clinicians.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of PTSD, tinnitus, and sleep apnea prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify a claimed stressor and obtain updated treatment records. If verified, the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his PTSD is related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for scoliosis, PTSD, and anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining relevant VA and SSA records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 7, 2008. Effective December 15, 2010, the rating was increased to 70 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's service treatment records are complete and whether there were any assault incidents during his military service. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and Hepatitis C are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, sinusitis, stomach disorder (GERD), and fibromyalgia are all found to be service-connected. The lumbar spine and cervical spine disorders are also found to be service-connected as secondary to the fibromyalgia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's combined service-connected disability evaluation of 90 percent effectively precludes him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his PTSD, right shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, knee disabilities, tinnitus, and left shoulder residuals. TDIU is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is not warranted due to lack of credible supporting evidence for a stressor event. The issue of service connection for variously diagnosed psychiatric disability other than PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's service is considered to meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA healthcare benefits due to her having three compensable service-connected disabilities, which exempts her from the minimum period of active duty requirement.