PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, including ischemic heart disease (IHD), and an increased rating for PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding of IHD or any other heart condition due to service, and there is no indication that PTSD was caused by service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as there is a current diagnosis, credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, and a link between the Veteran's symptoms and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, to include other diagnosed conditions such as major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The case is now pending further review.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and type 2 diabetes mellitus were dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IBS, low back disorder, lumbar radiculopathy, left knee strain, and residuals of left ankle fracture, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations, provide authorization for private treatment records, and complete a VA Form 21-4142 for chiropractor records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of in-service events or stressors and concluding that his current psychiatric disability is not related to military sexual trauma.

Your appeal for service connection for PTSD and depression has been dismissed as the appellant's representative withdrew the appeal within 60 days of receiving a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, thus the claim for a higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder in remission were rated at 70 percent prior to June 22, 2015. From that date, the rating was increased to 100 percent due to persistent suicidal ideation, grossly inappropriate behavior, occasional danger of hurting his ex-wife, persistent thoughts of death and mortality, angry outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, avoidance of crowds, social isolation, depressive mood, extreme anxiety, regular panic attacks, nervous affect, intrusive memories, sleep disturbance, nightmares, dissociative symptoms, avoidance, divorce, unemployment, strained family relationships, mild memory loss, and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. The decision is mixed as it granted a 100 percent rating from June 22, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is granted a 100% rating effective December 11, 2009. The Veteran's hypertension and PFB are both rated at 10%. The appeal for increased ratings for these conditions is REMANDED.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms do not meet the criteria for a valid diagnosis of PTSD or an adjustment disorder related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-V by a qualified medical examiner.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and remanded the issues of increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and service connection for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD, effective from October 24, 2015. The other issues were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, should be remanded for further development and opinion.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no rating decision was issued.