PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection, but the RO found that it does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and obtain medical opinions regarding his psychiatric, skin, and hepatitis C conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a hearing at the local RO. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 20, 2011, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD has been remanded due to the need for additional development. The issue of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also addressed in this Remand section.

The Veteran's PTSD was evaluated at a 50 percent rating since November 4, 2010.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and to ensure the Veteran receives proper consideration of her claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a bilateral knee disorder have been reopened, but the evidence does not support these claims. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, the claim for a bilateral knee disorder was denied as there is no medical nexus between the current condition and active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD, including stressor confirmation and a VA examination to determine if his PTSD is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the in-service stressors and further examination by a VA psychiatrist or psychologist.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of new regulations pertaining to PTSD and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to an in-service personal assault, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all related to his military service. The claim for dental treatment is denied as there is no evidence of loss of teeth due to in-service trauma.

The Board has remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, for purposes of accrued benefits due to additional evidence received after the last SSOC. The RO is instructed to consider staged ratings and provide an appropriate SSOC.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in serious social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The current 70% rating is appropriate based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and review of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from any acquired psychiatric disorders and whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD and service connection for depressive disorder, secondary to PTSD is denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD remains February 11, 1993.