PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining in-service treatment records and VA/privately obtained medical records. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and skin disorder are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for a new examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and updated medical records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, alleging that he experienced stressful events in service. The Board has remanded the case due to recent guidance from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims regarding the evidentiary standard for establishing the required in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability evaluation since June 24, 2008.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of stressors and a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining VA and private medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, concluding that there was not sufficient evidence to corroborate his claimed stressors and their relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of the evidence and due process development, including a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, at least for the period from December 4, 2007, to January 28, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to a stressor during his active duty in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. The memory loss and insomnia are also considered as manifestations of an undiagnosed illness or chronic disability related to service. However, there is no evidence supporting a separate diagnosis for degenerative joint disease that can be attributed to an undiagnosed illness or other qualifying condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, a sleep disorder, joint pain involving the knees and wrists, fatigue, headaches, neuropsychological symptoms, and PTSD. The evidence received since September 2002 does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate any of these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's reported stressors, while involving racial tension in Germany, were not corroborated. Therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be established. For his respiratory disorder, there is no evidence of a chronic disease or disability resulting from asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depression or dysthymia, is related to service and has granted her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings and discontinuance of SMC based on loss of use of the right foot. The issues were related to PTSD, spinal stenosis with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case was remanded multiple times due to incomplete records and verification of stressors.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and service connection for headaches and a stomach condition were denied. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent effective February 5, 2003.