PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his PTSD symptoms and determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as further development of his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to cause significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board finds that his condition meets the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and issuance of an SOC regarding the effective date claim. The other issues on appeal will be addressed after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from March 16, 2006 to March 4, 2013. He is also granted a TDIU prior to March 5, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case for further development including obtaining Social Security records, VA treatment records, and an addendum opinion from a medical professional. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sesamoid fracture to her left foot and for PTSD and depression, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for a sesamoid fracture. The psychiatric disability claim was also denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the claimed conditions.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence was received. However, the claim remains denied as the Veteran's allegations of fear of enemy action are not sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a verified stressor experienced during active service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional VA medical records, as well as potential adjustment of his initial rating.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be considered in light of the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD has been withdrawn by the appellant's attorney, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and determined that new evidence supports a finding of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The Board found that there is at least equipoise as to whether the Veteran's conditions began during active service or are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure all relevant evidence is considered in the decision on the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA examiner's opinion was considered more probative than the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms and their impact on his functioning.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of the evidence, including his account of military sexual trauma.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities did not have onset during his active duty service and are not otherwise related to such service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his exposure to mortar attacks during service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.