PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service, including any in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current right ear hearing loss, as defined by VA standards. Therefore, service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from April 24, 2001 to November 13, 2001 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The effective date for the TDIU award is set as November 14, 2001.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of the issue of entitlement to an increased initial rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further evaluation of his medical history.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not warrant a 70 percent disability rating prior to July 27, 2007.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The examiner must consider the credibility of any alleged stressor events in service and determine if they are corroborated by evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, tinnitus, right knee strain, and hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

From March 11, 2008 to February 17, 2009, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent.,Since February 18, 2009, the Veteran's PTSD has met the criteria for a 70% rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and has granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his left ear hearing loss and PTSD claims was granted, with the PTSD claim receiving a 50% evaluation effective from January 30, 2009 to March 12, 2009. The right ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims are not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since February 20, 2009. The VA has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but is still considering the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for a right foot injury.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to schedule a video hearing before a Veterans' Law Judge due to his request. The issues of reopening service connection claims for various psychiatric and skin conditions are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as he was not entitled to a combined 100% rating for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The status of his claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU is currently unknown due to the need for further clarification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has ordered additional development to clarify the appellant's service dates and obtain her National Guard treatment records, as well as Social Security Administration records. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder) and schizophrenia are being remanded.