PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not engage in combat or provide credible evidence of a stressor related to fear of hostile military activity. As such, his PTSD claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to concerns about the adequacy of the PTSD examination and the need to obtain relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and the competent medical opinions state that his anxiety disorder did not manifest until approximately 50 years after active service and is unrelated to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, traumatic degenerative joint disease of the right 5th metatarsal, low back injury with compression fracture of L1, pleural plaques, and hemorrhoids, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 10 percent disability rating prior to March 2, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his reported in-service stressors are consistent with the places, types, and circumstances of his service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's ADHD and its relationship to his service-connected PTSD with Bipolar Disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, additional examination, and consideration of his TDIU claim. The initial PTSD rating remains in dispute.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The evidence received since the previous denial supports a current diagnosis of PTSD related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the RO via videoconference. The issues on appeal are an increased rating for PTSD with major depression and TDIU.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, which is found to be the result of sexual harassment during her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, as well as whether he meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain Social Security Administration records and ships logs, as well as any outstanding VA medical records. The Veteran will also be provided an examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the appellant has PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The issue of an increased rating for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was previously rated at 10 percent prior to December 2, 2009. The RO increased the rating to 30 percent effective from December 2, 2009. The Veteran withdrew his claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to this date.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity throughout the appeal period, warranting a rating of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and possibly an updated VA examination. The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a left shoulder disability that was incurred or aggravated by service. The psychiatric claims are pending as they may be related to fear of hostile military action.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms that result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability evaluation.