PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection to an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied because she was discharged under dishonorable conditions and her current mental health diagnoses are not related to events during her second deployment to Somalia.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor disorder, is caused by or related to his active duty service. The Board has granted the claim after considering all evidence and affording the Veteran the benefit of doubt.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of his employment history.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD despite conflicting evidence from his VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient efforts by VA to obtain corroborating evidence for the Veteran's claimed PTSD stressor event.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran experienced in-service stressors related to his duties as a nurse, including witnessing severely wounded soldiers and being attacked by the enemy in Iraq. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that no claim was filed before August 31, 2009. The effective date remains at August 31, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective November 22, 2002. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran served during the Los Angeles riots and claims his current mental health condition is related to this service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that a VA psychiatric examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current PTSD is related to her in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks is rated at 70 percent, effective prior to April 8, 2016. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the service-connected PTSD with panic attacks.

The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder and recurrent major depression is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical records and VA will attempt to verify his stressors.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a 20 percent rating from July 3, 2010 to April 14, 2011. The Board found that the evidence showed forward flexion limited to 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees during this period.

The Board has determined that the issue of secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been raised and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's depressive disorder is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for reopening the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder and for obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for shin splints, sleep disturbances due to PTSD and combat, traumatic brain injury, and migraines (headaches) have been remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.,The VA has not located all of the Veteran’s service treatment records from his active duty period.

The Veteran's acne with scarring is rated at 30 percent, effective October 25, 2018.,Service connection for residuals of acne was granted on September 27, 2013, and the effective date remains September 27, 2013.