PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability, as well as whether drug addiction is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification on representation, as well as VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying if the Veteran was onboard a crashed aircraft during service and scheduling him for a VA examination to determine if he suffers from PTSD or any other diagnosed psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied. The Board found that the left thigh graft donor site scar, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD (previously diagnosed as panic disorder) did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence to support this claim. The case is now remanded for further development, including verification of alleged stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records, SSA records, and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 20, 2009 for service connection of PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on the association between his service-connected PTSD and sleep apnea. The case will be reconsidered after an additional examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD and for an evaluation of whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities. The issues of entitlement to increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent rating for the period prior to October 13, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. Service connection was also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), but with the condition being presumed to have existed prior to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective May 24, 2005. The Board has granted a TDIU prior to August 20, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective March 28, 2013. The claim for a higher evaluation remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective April 15, 2013. The claim remains in appellate status as the maximum benefit has not been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has any psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board granted a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that there was no new evidence to reopen his previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and providing proper VCAA notice regarding in-service personal assault or harassment. The Veteran's psychiatric conditions will be evaluated to determine if they are related to service, with particular attention given to any verified in-service personal assault event.