PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but he is now granted service connection for major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, NOS.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his current DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD is supported by credible evidence and a link to in-service stressors. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim (including MDD) will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a verified stressor and the Veteran does not meet the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS, personality disorder NOS, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as claimed as a residual of exposure to herbicides. The evidence did not support the conclusion that PTSD met DSM-IV criteria based on in-service stressors or current symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, which was evaluated as 30 percent disabling prior to October 7, 2009, is not sufficient by itself to preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to November 9, 2009 and from November 9, 2009 to March [redacted], 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, left wrist burn scar, digestive disorder, sleep disorder, and ED as secondary to hypertension. The remaining issues of service connection have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claim for an increased rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for the regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound is remanded due to outdated treatment records, potential changes in his condition since previous examinations, and the need for updated VA medical evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a heart disorder, hypertension, or other claimed conditions during service or within one year post-service. Service connection was not granted for any condition.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer have resulted in daytime voiding interval of three to four times per day, but renal dysfunction and urinary tract infections are not shown. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a higher rating for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and finds that new evidence supports a diagnosis linking his current condition to in-service stressors. The Veteran is granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and melanoma were denied, as there was no evidence of a current disability or link to service. The claim for cause of death was not addressed due to the appellant withdrawing her hearing request.

The Board found that a chronic acquired psychiatric disability was not manifested during the Veteran's active duty service, or within one year of discharge, nor is any current chronic acquired psychiatric disability causally related to such service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired chronic psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address the relationship between his current diagnoses and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and Depression, were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and proper notice on substantiating his claim for secondary service connection.