PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to toxic substances and stressor events. The cervical spine, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) claims are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU were not pending at the time of his death, as he did not provide information requested by VA within one year after receiving notice. Therefore, these claims are denied on accrued benefits basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and further development is required.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected PTSD, which prevented him from working. The Board granted a TDIU rating for the period from August 28, 2018, to April 8, 2021.

The Veteran's death was not due to willful misconduct, but his death was not the result of a condition that he had been rated as totally disabled for at least 10 years prior to his death. The appeal is remanded to obtain outstanding treatment records.

The appeal for service connection for a low back disability is dismissed.,Service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents, with the PACT Act providing presumptive service connection for hypertension. Service connection for PTSD is also granted based on in-service combat experience.,Remanded issues: service connection for fragment wounds to the left arm, right arm, and head.

Service connection is granted for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression.,Service connection is granted for right shoulder impingement syndrome due to aggravation during service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including mood disorder, depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder with alcohol dependence, are rated at a 70 percent disability level effective from September 23, 2020.

The appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for cold injury residuals to the feet, lumbosacral strain, gastrointestinal condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension are all remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating, and the claim for service connection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for COPD as it had already been granted. The Veteran was granted entitlement to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder was dismissed due to procedural issues.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression as there is no probative evidence that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service. The claim for bipolar disorder was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a bladder condition, and cancer (other than seminoma testicular cancer). The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection effective December 26, 2017. The claim of an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an effective date of August 4, 2015 for a 70% rating. Effective dates were also granted for TDIU and DEA benefits from the same date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on incomplete search for VA treatment records and a need to obtain further evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective from February 27, 2019. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hearing loss are remanded due to unresolved medical and procedural matters.