PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is related to active military service events and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during active military service.

Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,Pending decisions on service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings in excess of the current assigned disability ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, and IBS with a hiatal hernia and GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The current evaluation of 50% is maintained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran must be afforded a new and comprehensive VA psychiatric examination to determine the diagnoses of all psychiatric disorders present, including PTSD. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD results in mild and transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency during periods of significant stress. The current rating is appropriate as his disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there are no unresolved issues and the Veteran has not expressed disagreement with any aspect of the June 2011 grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, and he received a noncompensable evaluation for his headaches prior to August 1, 2006. From that date onwards, he was granted a 30% evaluation for his headaches.

The Veteran's disability due to PTSD has been manifested by symptoms of intrusive thoughts, sleep impairment, nightmares, depressed mood and affect, irritability, occasional disorientation, slight memory impairment, and poor concentration that results in no more than moderate to considerable occupational and social impairment. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, dysthymic disorder, depression, and bulimia, is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The claim of service connection for tinnitus remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated medical treatment records and schedule him for a new VA examination. The purpose of the examination is to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, its relationship with his diagnosed polysubstance abuse, and whether he is able to obtain or retain employment solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the remaining issues to obtain additional medical opinions. The Veteran's skin cancer, heat exhaustion-related anxiety disorder (PTSD), and heart condition are all under consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding the Veteran's use of cocaine and its relationship to his death.