PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 12, 2006. The case is being remanded for further evaluation and clarification of the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, anxiety and depression is remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination. Other issues related to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy are also being referred back to the RO.

The Veteran is seeking a higher disability rating for PTSD from November 29, 1996 to March 27, 2005. The VA has not obtained all of the Veteran's VA treatment records during this period and needs to do so before deciding his claim.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess current symptoms and severity.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current disability of the shoulders, arms, left hand, or lumbar spine. The acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression is also denied as it was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of SSA records and the need to consider the recently amended PTSD regulations. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred for emergency care on April 13-14, 2006 at the Johnson City Medical Center are now eligible for reimbursement due to the failure of VA facilities to provide timely treatment.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, a low back disability, and migraine headaches due to new evidence received since previous decisions. The claim for psychiatric disabilities other than PTSD/bipolar disorder remains denied as no new material evidence was found.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder, and an updated review of his Social Security disability determination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service assault is credible and supports his claimed stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are all found to be related to his military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The claim will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 14, 2007. The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences symptoms consistent with a GAF score of 51 to 60, indicative of moderate symptoms and some difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent prior to September 2, 2009 and at 50 percent as of that date. The current evaluations are considered appropriate based on the severity of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule him for a VA aid and attendance examination. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.