PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional development of his claim, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected psychiatric disability on his employability.

The Board found no valid diagnosis of PTSD and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, concluding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are granted. The Board finds that the Veteran experienced stressors consistent with his military service, which have been verified by VA psychiatrists who diagnosed him with PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records, as well as scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Veteran's headaches and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, were not shown to be related to his service or any in-service stressor. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and a VA examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD. The TDIU claim is also being addressed.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD. The VA examiner found no evidence of current psychiatric disorders other than alcohol dependence and substance-induced mood disorder.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA medical records, as well as SSA and private disability records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a new VA examination to determine whether there is evidence of behavior changes in response to an in-service personal assault. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the newly obtained evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left eye disorders, as well as his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that led to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed because he is already eligible for special monthly compensation.

As of February 2, 2011, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular percentage criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has not caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since August 20, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors. Service connection is also granted for hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, is currently rated at 30 percent. The appeal for a higher rating has been granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it. The status of the claims for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and degenerative disc disease, also characterized as low back disability, is unknown due to lack of evidence.