PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the service-connected PTSD and any associated psychiatric disabilities, as well as an opinion on whether the Veteran's disability prevents him from obtaining or keeping gainful employment. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD due to the death of his fellow serviceman occurring three days after he left Panama.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that is service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for a TDIU rating due to lack of evidence supporting his claimed stressors and inability to establish service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a diagnosis, while his claim for cold weather residuals was granted based on the examiner's findings.,Service connection is established for frostbite residuals of the hands and feet, but not for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent evaluation, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411. The evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The acquired psychiatric disorders were not shown to have developed as a result of an established event or injury during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and providing notification to the Veteran about what evidence is needed to substantiate his claim. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, paranoid-type schizophrenia, and active psychosis. However, no new evidence has been provided to establish a service-related stressor for PTSD or to link any of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected PTSD was denied as the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his death, as well as whether other conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an updated VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. The issue on appeal will be readjudicated following the examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pedophilia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder have been denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute substantially or materially to his death. The medical opinions provided suggest that while PTSD may have contributed to the Veteran's overall health and well-being, it was not a major factor in causing his death.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD. The Board has determined that further development is necessary, including obtaining records related to a shooting at Fort Bragg and scheduling the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of identified psychiatric symptoms.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current PTSD or other psychiatric disorder is related to his service, including in-service stressors. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination and review of records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination. The issues of service connection for tinnitus, gastrointestinal condition, and sleep disorder are also raised but not adjudicated.