PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA general medical examination without good cause.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA outpatient treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and clarifying the Veteran's representation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the lack of verification from JSRRC and the need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD and a cervical spine disability to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of all submitted evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include dysthymic disorder or PTSD) remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD and an investigation into whether he has submitted a claim for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as his claimed conditions are not of service origin.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and personnel records, and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 19, 2007. The appeal is granted for this rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by moderately severe impairment in social and occupational functioning, near-continuous anxiety and depression, and isolation; but not by gross impairment in thought processes, persistent delusions or hallucinations, grossly inappropriate behavior, or persistent danger of hurting self or others. The criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of representation and additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review of the expanded record to adjudicate the issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, were found to have originated during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, as the Veteran and his representative withdrew this claim. The remaining issues of service connection for gout, skin disorders, left knee disorder, erectile dysfunction, and high cholesterol have been denied due to lack of evidence of an underlying disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and readjudication of the claims. The TDIU claim will be addressed in light of any new evidence.