PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder or skin condition, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and further development of the record, as the current VA examination is inadequate due to lack of consideration of the Veteran's private diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues, including service connection claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PUD, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show a disability picture more nearly approximating moderate or higher for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to February 20, 2008 and denied for a higher rating. From February 20, 2008, the appeal is not about service connection but rather an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are at least as likely as not related to his active service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new examination for PTSD. The case will be reviewed again after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's appeal involves seeking earlier effective dates for increased evaluations and service connection decisions related to PTSD and migraine headaches. The Board has decided that a hearing is needed before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA medical records, scheduling a VA examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss, bilateral knee disorder, lumbar strain, and PTSD, and updating the claims file with all relevant VA treatment records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are not attributable to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a mental health examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and whether his in-service motor vehicle accident contributed to his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, personality disorder, and PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding whether there is clear and unmistakable error in an earlier rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 7, 2013.,Since that date, the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examination reports and failure to address certain issues. A new VA psychiatric, sleep apnea, and rhinitis examinations are required.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to January 29, 2016, which meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating. His Bipolar Disorder issues have also been considered.

The Veteran's claim for a right knee disorder was denied as the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) was granted based on presumed exposure under the PACT Act.,The Veteran has been awarded service connection for PTSD, but his claim for a right knee disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disability, and kidney disability were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and therefore denied service connection for this condition.