PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's depressive disorder not otherwise specified is related to his perception of service-related radiation exposure causing birth defects in his family, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting moderate symptoms and impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dysthymia and PTSD are etiologically related to service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since January 28, 2004. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Board finds against the claims for service connection for a disability of both knees and legs, as well as PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions, verification of a claimed stressor, and consideration of prior diagnoses.

The Veteran's right (major) hand shrapnel fragment wound residuals have been manifested by no more than incomplete, moderate symptoms. The claim for an increased disability evaluation is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. However, it determined that new and material evidence had not been submitted to substantiate his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a comprehensive VA mental disorders examination and opinion. The issues of service connection for PTSD and anxiety with depression are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total rating based on individual unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are causally related to his service, including a verified stressor of experiencing a mortar attack in Vietnam. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development of the record is necessary before the issue on appeal may be decided on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of the lay statements from his spouse, brother, and VA treating mental health care providers.

The Board found that there was no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability, residuals of a right broken ankle, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss during active service. As such, the Veteran's claims for these conditions were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to assess his psychiatric conditions and ability to work.

The Board has determined that the effective date for a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD should be August 11, 1990.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection and rating for various conditions are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to manage his own funds without limitation, and therefore not incompetent for VA purposes.