PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that they wish to withdraw all issues on appeal, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU, and the evidence is in equipoise as to whether his service-connected conditions prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure a complete record for the Veteran's claim of an evaluation in excess of 50 percent disabling for PTSD. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his fear of hostile military activity during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking his current condition to service. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his PTSD claim was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating for either condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD has worsened, and a new VA examination was ordered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and verifying the claimed stressor related to SCUD missile attacks.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional information from the service department and VA's JSRRC. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran is currently assigned a 70 percent evaluation for his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities. If deemed necessary, the case will then be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extra-schedular consideration.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and antisocial personality disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of an in-service onset or aggravation of these conditions. The claim for bipolar disorder was also denied due to lack of a link between service and the condition.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40%, and his PTSD is rated at 30%. His bilateral hearing loss remains at 20%.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran has demonstrated some symptoms of reduced reliability and productivity due to his PTSD, such as difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances and interpersonal relationships, but these do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current PTSD with a depressive disorder is service-connected, as it was incurred during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as schizophrenia, is not attributable to service.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's back disorder is not attributable to service.

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