PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that there is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, to his military service. Specifically, the Board determined that the Veteran did not have a personal assault during service and thus could not establish an in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against his claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he received a TDIU effective October 30, 2007. The effective date of the TDIU is based on his original claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and records, as well as for further development of the hearing loss claim. The psychiatric disorder claim will be evaluated based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other conditions. The appeal also includes a claim for a temporary total evaluation based on hospitalization for her psychiatric disabilities. Further development of the record is needed to address these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found that no CUE existed in previous rating decisions, and that the criteria for an earlier effective date were not met as the award was based on new and material evidence received after a final denial.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 20, 2008, with no higher rating possible.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, a new psychiatric examination, and proper VCAA notice regarding the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 27, 2011. The appeal for higher initial ratings and TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying claimed stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The appeal is not about service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, right fourth metatarsal fracture, and right auricle cyst caused his death. The decision is based on the merits of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as her allegations of an in-service stressor were not credible, and there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD based on a corroborated in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, as well as a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The claim for a left ankle disability was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from attending to the needs of nature, caring for himself, and/or protecting himself from the hazards of his environment. The Board finds that he is in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella, left knee effusion, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The Veteran's lumbar strain/myositis, left shoulder degenerative joint disease with impingement, and plantar fascia fibromatosis were all rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to December 18, 2010, warranting a 50% disability rating. After the December 18, 2010 VA examination, his symptoms worsened, leading to a 70% disability rating.