PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for any acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, due to insufficient evidence of a diagnosed disability and the lack of credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to March 29, 2022. From that date onwards, the rating was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, but no higher.,Service connection for urinary incontinence is remanded due to the need for an opinion on its relationship to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is related to his service, specifically his participation in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and bipolar disorder with depressed mood and alcohol use disorder, as well as her claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about her employment history and submit records from Dr. P.B. at Grey Matters.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance by another person due to her service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, urinary incontinence, migraines, pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, knee conditions, and sexual arousal disorder. The decision grants SMC based on this need.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and for a compensable rating for a wrist scar. The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran before any decision could be made.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for alcoholism as secondary to PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to alcoholism has been dismissed due to his withdrawal request.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional evidence, as well as to determine if any currently-diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during or is otherwise related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, neck disability, and alopecia areata claims have been remanded for further examination and opinion. The effective date of service connection remains October 6, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The TDIU issue remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is rated at 100 percent from May 24, 2016 to February 20, 2020. The Board found that the severity of symptoms more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of these claims. The Board has also remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, left arm neuropathy, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional clarification on stressor events and verification of claimed incidents.,Service connection for PTSD is also being remanded as there were no attempts to verify the claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's alcohol abuse disorder is caused and/or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD was restored from a 50% to a 70% disability rating, effective September 7, 2010. The TDIU claim for service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and increased disability ratings. The Veteran's liver condition, high blood pressure, PTSD, stool and anus problems, obstructive sleep apnea, left leg/hip disorder, chest pain, cervical spine disorder, left arm disability, lumbar spine disability, and TDIU claim are all on remand.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD, leaving the case dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.