PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred and are related to her current condition. The other issues regarding gynecological disorder and a nervous stomach have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification on whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service sexual assault or another stressor, and a VA examination is required.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a superimposed injury or disease resulting in additional disability during service. The Veteran was diagnosed with a personality disorder during service which may be considered secondary to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was incurred during her active military service. The decision is based on credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Central State Hospital records. The Veteran will be afforded a VA examination to determine the nature, extent, onset and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder found to be present.

The Veteran's appeal to increase the disability rating for his service-connected PTSD from 70 percent has been withdrawn by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development involving Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran met the criteria for a 100 percent rating for PTSD as of September 2, 2007, and granted an effective date of September 2, 2007, but not earlier.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that his diagnoses were not based on a verified stressor and he was not credible in his statements regarding sailors going overboard during the typhoon.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting total occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively, and difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and a VA psychiatric examination. The goal is to determine the current severity of his PTSD and its impact on his social and industrial adaptability.

The Veteran's current service-connected disabilities include posttraumatic stress disorder, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and right carpal tunnel syndrome. The combined disability rating is 70 percent, which meets percentage requirements for a total disability rating on a schedular basis. However, the VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of expanded issues.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD related to in-service sexual trauma, which has been corroborated by credible supporting evidence. The Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for a skin rash, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, and an increased rating for PTSD. The Board does not have jurisdiction to consider these matters.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further action due to a hearing request, and the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being reopened based on new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on December 18, 2008 due to a lack of evidence showing an emergent situation or that VA facilities were unavailable.