PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder and there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is incurred in active service based on a verified military stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in his service records and the need for clarification regarding his claimed service in Vietnam. The case will be reviewed again after further development, including a VA PTSD examination if necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for a dry eyes disorder. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right forefoot disorder, right knee disorder, and PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance of another person, as his physical limitations are primarily due to non-service-connected conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for five issues related to service connection and evaluations of various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his alleged stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of suicidal ideation without plan or intent, social isolation, irritability, difficulty establishing and maintaining effective relationships, insomnia, hallucinations, flashbacks, slight decrease in memory and excessive anger. The Veteran has been granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD.

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

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating, due to total occupational and social impairment caused by symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, illogical or irrelevant speech, near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, and inability to adapt to stressful circumstances or maintain effective relationships.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment given his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but has remanded the issue of service connection for other psychiatric disorders due to lack of evidence. The Veteran's claim is pending further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and private medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% before May 6, 2008 and increased to 70% from that date. The effective date for the increase remains pending as it is part of a larger claim.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication based on new VA Medical Center records, and the Veteran is to be provided an opportunity to respond.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting research to corroborate his in-service stressors. The Veteran will also be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently-diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible level (100%) and therefore meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code, has also been established.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD was received on December 11, 2008. The RO granted a 30 percent rating effective from December 11, 2008. However, the case is now REMANDED to obtain updated VA treatment records and ensure all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is productive of depression, hyperarousal, impaired sleeping and anger. There are no significant symptoms that would warrant a higher evaluation.

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