PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's shortness of breath and non-cardiac chest pain are symptoms of his service-connected bronchitis and PTSD, respectively. Therefore, these conditions do not meet the criteria for separate disability ratings.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and an other specified stressor-related disorder has been granted, with a current evaluation of 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of concussion, and chronic worsening of PTSD.

The claim for service connection for bladder cancer is granted due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim for an increased rating for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is remanded, as well as the claim for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the final January 1998 rating decision. The Veteran is also scheduled for a VA examination to determine if he suffers from an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no verified in-service stressor and no diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's PTSD claim, as there is conflicting evidence regarding his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's left foot disability, migraine headaches, PTSD, GAD, acid reflux, penile deformity with erectile dysfunction, PFB, scar of the dorsal surface of the left foot, and painful scar of the left foot are all service connected. The Veteran is granted an initial rating of at least 30 percent for his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities rated at least 60%, qualifies him for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU. The Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran meets criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's lower back disability and right ankle disability. The claims for PTSD and depressive disorder remain denied as there is no credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional pertinent evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD effective July 19, 2012. The Veteran's informal claim for PTSD was filed within the first post-service year and his headaches were related to PTSD. The earlier effective date of March 1, 2008 is granted as it aligns with the Veteran's discharge from active service.

The Board has ordered a new examination for the Veteran's ischemic heart disease and PTSD with depression due to the lack of recent medical records and the possibility that current examinations may not have included necessary diagnostic testing.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are related to his service in Bosnia. His lower back disability is also related to his service, as is his left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, TBI, and post-concussion headaches) preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his PTSD alone.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records show episodes of nose bleeds and dizziness related to high blood pressure, which may be linked to his current diagnosis of hypertension. For PTSD, the Board found the VA examination inadequate and remanded for further opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 28, 2007.