PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for mengingioma and a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a cognitive disorder, were denied as new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the claim for mengingioma. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is not considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is not likely a medical relationship between his current PTSD and an in-service automobile accident. The issue of psychiatric disability other than PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU, as his combined rating is 90 percent and does not include one disability rated at least 40 percent. The Board finds that he can still obtain and retain substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for a low back disorder or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA examiner concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain information about the appellant's claimed military sexual trauma and to determine if he was exposed to a stressor or stressors in service, which may be related to his psychiatric disabilities.

Prior to October 4, 2010, the Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with disturbances of motivation and mood and difficulty in establishing occupational and social relationships.,From October 4, 2010, the Veteran's PTSD is manifested by difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, impaired impulse control, inability to establish and maintain effective relationships, intermittently illogical speech, and suicidal ideations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD prior to his death and the Board found that any diagnosed psychiatric disability did not have a relationship with his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security disability records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for sinusitis and PTSD, but denied reopening of the claim for a left knee disability. The Veteran's new evidence does not provide sufficient medical opinion to establish a link between his current disabilities and military service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining missing service separation examination and records of any investigations into allegations of inappropriate behavior by drill instructors. A VA psychiatric examination is also required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to incomplete information and need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD with anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, are related to his service in Afghanistan.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of the record, including obtaining additional treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disability, namely depression, is the result of his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressors occurring during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to PTSD. The VA examiner will determine if there is a link between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his cause of death.

The Veteran's PTSD was not of sufficient severity to warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to the November 2008 VA examination, and thus he is not entitled to an effective date prior to September 29, 2008 for a 50% disability evaluation.

The case is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disability and service.