PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a diagnosis in accordance with DSM-5 and no link between current symptoms and service.

The Board has granted service connection for psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST), finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions were incurred during her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to August 23, 2018. The appeal is for a higher rating before that date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with neurocognitive disorder secondary to TBI is rated at 100 percent effective January 25, 2013. The issue of entitlement to a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as based on PTSD with neurocognitive disorder secondary to TBI is rendered moot by the grant of a total rating for this condition during the entire claim period.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. A separate initial 10 percent rating has also been assigned for a painful scar.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and needs further examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not more severe. The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, are denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and insomnia. The examiner was not required to consider all diagnoses of any acquired psychiatric disability and did not provide sufficient rationale for their findings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure and the presence of a larynx cancer. The VA is instructed to conduct further development, including obtaining additional medical records and determining if any ship was within the 12-mile limit of Vietnam during the Veteran's service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with verifying an in-service stressor, and for further development of the Veteran's medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and TBI are being remanded for further evaluation as his symptoms have reportedly worsened.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to TDIU due to PTSD. The Veteran's hearing loss is being reviewed again, with a request for an addendum opinion considering articles submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disorder and PTSD. The service connection for a left shoulder disorder is denied, while the initial rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD is granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective from September 25, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam, finding that his PTSD is related to his in-service stressors and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted a TDIU prior to May 17, 2016 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

An effective date of August 16, 2011 for the award of service connection for PTSD is granted. The rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected psychiatric impairment prior to September 12, 2014 is denied.