PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as the medical evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and establishes a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and MDD, finding no in-service stressor events or nexus to service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and PTSD with panic disorder have been granted service connection, and the Veteran has also received a 70% disability rating for his PTSD. The issues of TDIU and temporary total evaluation due to surgery requiring convalescence or hospitalization are still pending.

The Veteran's scar on his right index finger is granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's hypertension and GERD are each rated at the maximum 10 percent level, as they do not meet criteria for higher ratings. The Veteran's PTSD remains at the current 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD and obesity has been granted. Additionally, his TDIU claim has also been granted.

The Veteran's TDIU rating is being remanded due to a duty to assist error, and the case will be referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantial gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 18, 2013. The decision is based on additional service department records received in October 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's service connection claim, and they have ordered an examination with an appropriate clinician to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and PFB have been granted, with the conditions having their onset during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability has been denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) has been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleeping disorder (diagnosed as sleep apnea) has been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 18, 2006 for the grant of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual employability (TDIU) is granted. The Board also found that referral for extra-schedular consideration was warranted due to unemployability by reason of service-connected disabilities prior to September 18, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was erroneously docketed under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) and is now dismissed. The appeal remains pending with the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) under the Legacy Appeals System.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's left knee, shoulder, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and essential tremors are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, should be remanded due to a failure to obtain a VA examination and provide reasonable efforts to obtain relevant treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and evaluation, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of rating PTSD and TDIU are being addressed due to inconsistencies in the current evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is granted, but his claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as a claim for secondary service connection to his bilateral hearing loss disability. The evidence did not establish current diagnoses of any psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions and missing medical records. The Veteran's back condition and psychiatric disorder are still under review.