PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of May 31, 2006. This decision is based on new evidence submitted after his previous claims were denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination assessing the combined effect of all his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and to separate out any symptoms associated with a personality disorder.

The Veteran's claims for anxiety neurosis and PTSD are being remanded due to insufficient development, including the need for proper VCAA notice and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, the residuals of hepatitis C, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus in an October 15, 2008 decision. The appellant's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and adjustment disorder. Additionally, the Board has also granted compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for blepharospasm caused by VA treatment.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is manifested by symptoms such as anxiety, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, limited interpersonal difficulties, and visual hallucinations. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial evaluation of 30 percent but not higher have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder is related to an incident in service. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran experienced combat stressors during his service and was diagnosed with PTSD, which is linked to these in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service stressor of witnessing wounded soldiers and Dominican civilians aboard the U.S.S. Boxer during a time when hostile activity was present, and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is not service-connected as there is no confirmed stressor and the evidence does not support a finding of personal assault. The claims for hypertension and alcoholism/drug abuse are also denied as they are not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including shin splints as secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus and psychiatric disorders. The effective date of these grants is not specified.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, as the evidence shows that he likely experienced a traumatic event during his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is attributable to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is the result of military noise exposure and service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations to determine service connection for various conditions, including Gulf War Syndrome, obesity, joint disorders, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), skin condition, headaches, and high blood pressure.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for ratings in excess of 30%, 50%, and 70%.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining the Veteran's mental health treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his current PTSD severity. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and gunshot wound residuals to the neck, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the threshold minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a) and is unable to secure or follow such employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the etiology of any mental disorders present, including PTSD.