PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted as service-connected. The claims for sleep apnea and PTSD are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or caused by his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 30, 2013 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder is denied. The effective date assigned is January 30, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms and overall impairment more nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas but have not more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment at any point during the appeal period, warranting an initial disability rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder was denied, but he received a TDIU based on the combined effects of his psychiatric and right shoulder disabilities. He also received SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, recurrent, is granted a 70 percent initial rating.,A higher schedular evaluation for tinnitus is denied as the disability picture is adequately addressed under the schedular criteria. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and a right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate retrospective medical opinions and failure to obtain a VA examination for GERD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and alcoholism and drug dependency. The evidence received since the prior final denial supports these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported war room incident occurred during his military service and is related to his diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a comprehensive examination of his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment. The issue of TDIU will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted, and the issue is now closed as there are no remaining unresolved claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD. The effective date for service connection remains April 11, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling from May 23, 2017. The effective date for service connection of PTSD is set as May 23, 2017. A TDIU was granted starting from May 23, 2017.

The Board has remanded the following issues for further development: service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD). The Veteran's current diagnoses are being evaluated to determine if they had onset during his periods of active duty or were caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran also receives TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the claimed in-service stressor was not verified and did not occur during the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating. The appeal was remanded for additional development.