PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms have hindered his ability to continue public speaking, impacting his employability. The Board has ordered a remand for obtaining recent vocational rehabilitation records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD and depression has been denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder was granted, but only effective from January 16, 2020. The RO found that the condition warranted a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD due to a lack of adequate medical nexus opinions. The Veteran's appeal is now pending again with the AOJ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, protein deficiency disability, and OSA. The decision found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for PTSD, and there was no current diagnosis of a protein deficiency or OSA.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and earlier effective date are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating claim.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for TDIU due to his service-connected COPD, which renders him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation. The decision is granted from May 29, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service hand injury, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as related to fear of hostile activity in service. The stomach disorder claim is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, entitlement to an effective date prior to December 21, 2016 for PTSD, and entitlement to an effective date prior to December 21, 2016 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder as secondary to PTSD, opioid dependence and cocaine dependence, and tobacco use disorder due to lack of credible supporting evidence for claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to a lack of substantial compliance with its previous remand orders. Specifically, the AOJ needs to obtain evidence from the USPS OIG regarding their joint investigation on compensation benefits fraud conducted in 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from September 4, 2008. A TDIU was granted prior to March 12, 2009 and from March 12, 2009 onwards.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with depression or PTSD. The examiner is requested to address whether any diagnosed condition is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as non-small cell lung cancer with PTSD as a contributing factor. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating effective October 29, 2014.