PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depression has been reopened, and the Board is remanding the case to allow for a new VA examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorders are related to in-service events.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss disability were denied effective dates prior to the ones requested.,The Veteran's claim for bladder incontinence and bowel incontinence, as well as hammer toes, is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, substance abuse disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and persistent depressive disorder, is related to his combat service in Vietnam. The Board granted service connection for these conditions based on the presumption of service connection due to combat exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Alcohol Dependence based on verified in-service stressors and the Veteran's current diagnoses.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a substance use disorder or its residuals. The decision was based on the lack of evidence linking the current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive and anxiety disorder has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 18, 2013. The Board found that his disabilities were so severe as to preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to improper docketing of the initial appeal under the modernized review system.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted effective July 5, 2017. The claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The TDIU issue has been remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's fear of hostile military activity during his service in Korea is related to his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The left knee strain, TBI residuals, PTSD with TBI, radiculopathy of bilateral lower extremities, and radiculopathy of bilateral upper extremities were not granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and persistent depressive disorder with anxious features), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are all granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as they do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and a right hand fifth metacarpal fracture. The appeal regarding OSA and TDIU is remanded.