PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination to assess his current severity of PTSD, as well as differentiate between symptoms caused by PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted as service connected due to a diagnosed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee disability is denied. The RO has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a separate rating.,PTSD was dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and insufficient credible supporting evidence to link any diagnosed condition to his military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PSTD, finding that the evidence did not show any greater impairment than what was already reflected in the current 50 percent rating.

The Board denied restoration of the 70 percent rating for PTSD, granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD with adjustment disorder effective from November 16, 2018, and denied other claims. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn, and the appeal is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's claimed stressor and the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip arthritis and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The appeals to reopen claims of service connection for right and left hip conditions are dismissed.,The appeals to reopen claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD, depression) and a sleep disorder are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and TBI. The effective date claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression/anxiety and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression/anxiety, has been reopened. Service connection is granted for these conditions. However, the right ankle condition was denied as not incurred during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sleep apnea, and PTSD with major depressive disorder, as well as her claim for a TDIU prior to January 14, 2020. The appeals are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective May 22, 2012. The Board also granted a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for PTSD was improper and has restored service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if her conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and sleep problems. The decision finds that her symptoms are related to her active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment for PTSD, nor required regulation of activities or hospitalization for diabetes.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted on a direct basis. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for OSA, kidney stones, bruxism (teeth grinding), and a back disability as secondary to other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as it causes occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.