PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including provision of an adequate VA examination and consideration of updated treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the application of new regulations regarding service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and addressing the issues of service connection for other disabilities related to his PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD. The claims of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and a gastrointestinal disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a cervical spine disorder were not granted. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of bilateral knees and an increased rating for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to unavailability of SSA records and clarification on incarceration, psychiatric treatment, motor vehicle accident, and Dr. Leslie Kryzanowski's involvement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder did not have its onset in service or within one year thereafter and has not been etiologically linked to his service, including an incident therein. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability including PTSD, anxiety, and depression; a cervical spine disability; a lumbar spine disability; and residuals of a head injury (including headaches) due to in-service trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective from November 4, 2009. The appeal for higher ratings remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 1, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, conduct a VA examination, and determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent and increased to 50 percent effective February 20, 2009.,Since November 5, 2007, the Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of stressors and a VA examination to determine if PTSD is due to service. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO/AMC for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and considering whether he is entitled to TDIU.