PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD or another acquired psychiatric disability that is related to service, including conceded in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development, including obtaining VA mental health treatment records since March 2006. The case will be re-adjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new claims of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder, as well as issues regarding physical assault allegations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and scheduling a VA examination for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied. The VA found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms that cause occupational impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and the ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress. The criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent have not been met at any time during the claim period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and obtaining outpatient treatment records. The issue of service connection for hepatitis C will be provided with a statement of the case (SOC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded. The case will be further developed by obtaining additional medical records and attempting to verify in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no evidence prior to June 15, 2005 that could be construed as a formal or informal claim.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen a final disallowed claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from January 12, 1995 to October 8, 2009 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and is now being reviewed on the merits. The new evidence received since the last denial supports a diagnosis of PTSD, which was previously denied due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor. The claims for Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis of the Liver are pending as there is a possibility that they may be service-connected.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination assessing the cumulative impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression, finding that there was no verified stressor or fear of hostile military or terrorist activity to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with depression during the pendency of this claim.

The Veteran's disability picture due to his service-connected psychiatric symptomatology meets or approximates the criteria for a disability rating of 100 percent, based on relative equipoise in the medical evidence regarding the effects of PTSD and dementia.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA medical records, SSA records related to SSI benefits, and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the Veteran's alleged stressors and consider new PTSD regulations. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD remains pending.