PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss was the result of his military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was unable to secure and maintain gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities as of October 27, 2006. The effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is set at this date.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 70 percent since August 9, 2012. The current evaluation reflects the most severe manifestations of his disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings in both major depression and PTSD, including insomnia, as well as lumbosacral strain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service and personal assault during basic training in November 1967.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of the evidence, including obtaining VA clinical records and scheduling a VA mental health examination. The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected PTSD is currently pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether or not the Veteran has a psychiatric disorder related to his service. The RO is instructed to seek authorization from the Veteran for VA to secure Dr. Alcantar's records of treatment since 2001 and then arrange for any further development suggested by those records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional clarification of the VA examiner's opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD and depression, as well as to address his TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD may be associated with his in-service sexual assault, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The appeal was denied as there is no diagnosis of PTSD based on any claimed stressor or fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC for further development of his claims. Specifically, records from private treatment providers and VA Medical Centers are needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 2, 2011, reflecting the severity of his symptoms and impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and additional evidence collection. The issues of service connection for PTSD and nystagmus are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The issues are whether service connection is warranted for these conditions, as well as their relationship to his service-connected low back strain.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim is not yet decided.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM-IV criteria.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is not service-connected as it is considered secondary to his service-connected PTSD.