; see also Gilbert v . Derwinski , 1 Vet . App . 49 , 53 ( 1990 ) . Accordingly , the criteria for service connection for PTSD have been met . ORDER Service connection for PTSD is granted . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ BRADLEY W . HENNINGS Veterans Law Judge , Board of Veterans ' Appeals Department of Veterans Affairs