PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current state of his PTSD and for obtaining any relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is causally related to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 28, 2011. The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused significant occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 10 percent for his service-connected chronic anxiety disorder (claimed as PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The Board also finds that service connection is warranted as the appellant's medical opinion supports a finding that the Veteran's PTSD contributed substantially to his death from coronary disease.

The VA determined that there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disability and whether it is related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, depression, and major depressive disorder have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 27, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to determine if the appellant's current psychiatric disabilities are related to his military service and alleged MST.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% from November 4, 2009, and increased to 70% effective November 1, 2011. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for a disability of this type. The claims for jungle rot of the feet and groin rash were denied as there was no evidence to support their existence or connection to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a Travel Board hearing, and the Veteran's substantive appeal did not specify whether they wanted a hearing or not.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to September 15, 2011 and the Board found that this rating is appropriate. From September 15, 2011 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant records from SSA, providing a VA examination for headaches, neck condition, and PTSD, and determining whether service connection should be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records. The case will also be reconsidered to determine if the Veteran should receive a TDIU rating.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence indicating a claim prior to April 30, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inconsistencies in her reported events and the need for a VA examination to determine if she meets the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis and whether any behavior changes may be indicative of a personal assault.