PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and his schizoaffective disorder is not related to service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran is also granted nonservice-connected disability pension benefits effective from December 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to August 15, 2005, and in excess of 70 percent from that date has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective March 12, 2008. The rating is based on the criteria for a higher evaluation due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation and impaired impulse control.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper notification regarding service connection for PTSD based on personal assault, and because in-service clinical records are needed. Additionally, Social Security Administration medical records must be obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for this condition under the applicable diagnostic code. The evidence did not show any additional symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service sexual assault and its impact on her current psychiatric conditions. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a new VA examination. The issues on appeal are an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his migraine headaches and determine the nature and likely etiology of any claimed psychiatric disorder. The right knee disorder claim will also be remanded.

The Veteran's mental health symptomatology, including PTSD, did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating as his symptoms were found to be unrelated to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his right symphysis pubis fracture have been granted. The effective date is not specified, as the RO has yet to assign a specific effective date.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left shoulder bursitis was denied prior to July 21, 2009. However, his claim for an increased evaluation from that date has been granted.,PTSD was initially granted with a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The appeal is remanded to obtain VA medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymic disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability, and whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service. The issue remains pending.

The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on April 9, 2008 were not reimbursable because the treatment was not related to a service-connected disability and VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for breathing and nasal problems, hearing loss with speech recognition problems, and skin problems. The claim for higher initial evaluation for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and consideration of the evidence. The issues are whether he should receive an increased rating for PTSD and if he qualifies for TDIU.