PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the Veteran's inability to attend a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable, as he has held numerous jobs and is capable of obtaining substantially gainful employment with appropriate mental health treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with depression and multiple amputations, have rendered him unable to use his arms at or above the elbow. As a result, he meets the criteria for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for an effective date earlier than November 3, 2006, for PTSD was also denied.

The Board has determined that the earliest effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is October 18, 2005. The Veteran's claim was received on or about this date through a DAV office in Fresno and resubmitted by the VA Office in Oakland.

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently suffer from PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is being remanded due to insufficient information in the examination reports. The VA will schedule a new examination by a psychiatrist or psychologist to determine the nature and etiology of all acquired psychiatric disorders present during his period of service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for Tendonitis of the Right Wrist based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since January 31, 2008, reflecting significant impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure that his claims are properly considered, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran's personnel records from his period of active service in Vietnam and arranging for a mental status examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran and the appellant were legally divorced at the time of the Veteran's death, thus the appellant is not recognized as his surviving spouse for VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is causally linked to his in-service stressors, including fear of hostile military activities. As a result, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) was denied. The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD, and the Board found that there is no link between his current symptoms and in-service stressors. His claim for increased rating for hemorrhoids remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 13, 2005, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and considering whether the new regulation regarding PTSD claims should be applied.

The Veteran's appeal is to determine if he should receive a higher initial disability evaluation for his PTSD, currently rated at 70 percent. The case has been remanded due to the overlap with another issue regarding whether he qualifies for a TDIU (total disability rating based on individual unemployability).

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is rated at 30 percent prior to July 11, 2011 and 50 percent from that date. The claim for higher ratings has been denied.