PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining recent VA treatment records and affording him with any necessary examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to an in-service sexual assault has been granted, and the Board is now tasked with assigning an appropriate disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to verify a claimed stressor and obtain mental health treatment records. A VA examination will also be conducted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to credible evidence of in-service stressors and a link between those stressors and his current symptoms.

The Board found that the Veteran's service records do not show any treatment for mental health issues during his active duty. The VA examination revealed no symptoms of PTSD and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for this diagnosis.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD, indicating satisfaction with the current 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified stressor and a current diagnosis of PTSD. The other issues were not addressed due to the lack of a diagnosed condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and whether any PTSD diagnosis is related to his active service. If diagnosed, the claim will be considered for service connection based on new evidence.

The Board has determined that a new VA psychiatric examination is necessary to assess the current level of severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to determine his current functional and occupational capacity due to PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be readjudicated after the issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor or a diagnosed condition related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol dependence is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,A 50 percent disability rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence, effective from October 1, 2008, was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD has been received, thus allowing the claim to be considered on its merits.

Prior to June 8, 2010, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,Between June 8, 2010 and February 8, 2011, the Veteran's PTSD met the criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from 2001 to present. The case will be returned to the Board after this development is completed.