PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, MDD, and Polysubstance Dependence have been granted. The rating assigned is not specified.

An initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted effective November 15, 2012. A rating in excess of 70 percent from August 8, 2013, is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD has been granted, effective from May 20, 2017. The case is also remanded for a determination on the issue of entitlement to TDIU.,An earlier effective date of March 24, 2009 for service connection of PTSD was granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, bilateral upper extremity neurological impairment, back disability, allergic rhinitis, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and/or an eating disorder), and cervical dysplasia with HPV. The reasons include lack of continuity of symptomatology since service, no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and the absence of positive nexus opinions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including right knee disability, low back disability, PTSD, substance abuse, liver disability, and heart disability. The Board has determined that these issues are remanded due to the need for further development or clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities allowed him to qualify for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) beginning August 12, 2010. He also received special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial increased rating above 30 percent prior to December 3, 2014, for PTSD and for an increased rating above 50 percent since December 3, 2014, for PTSD. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to conflicting employment information.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct leading to his discharge under other than honorable conditions. The issue is not about service connection but rather whether his character of discharge bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation prior to February 13, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases of PTSD and diabetes mellitus for further review due to missing VA treatment records from July 2017 to July 2019.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence supporting this diagnosis. The case is being remanded to address his claim for service connection for a sleep related disorder secondary to a mental health disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide a thorough opinion addressing the onset of each condition during active service or its relation to it, as well as whether any condition is secondary to or aggravated by the service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on issues of service connection for colorectal polyps, internal hemorrhoids, left shoulder, and cancer polyps.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is granted an initial 70 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's chronic thoracolumbar strain remains remanded for further evaluation.

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is granted.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for depression is granted.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for degenerative joint disease, cervical spine is granted.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar spine is granted.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is denied.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (which includes PTSD and depression) is granted.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left side numbness, epilepsy, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain relevant medical opinions and to verify in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including seeking opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis with joint pain is granted service connection, and a 70 percent rating for PTSD is also granted.,Other issues like GERD and TDIU are remanded.