PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity and left ankle disabilities have been reopened, but the new evidence does not establish a current disability or medical nexus.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has also been reopened. The new evidence shows symptoms consistent with PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused his obesity, which in turn caused his sleep apnea. The claim is also being remanded for further VA medical opinions on the aggravation of sleep apnea by PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions like depression, psychosis, anxiety, and PTSD. The evidence did not show a current disability related to service or any in-service stressor.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which is listed as a 'sequel to Agent Orange' on his death certificate. The Board has ordered further development including obtaining medical records and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who previously reviewed the case.

The Veteran's PTSD and hypertension have been granted service connection. The lip quiver, hand tremors, and bilateral leg disorder are denied as not related to service or due to a service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, as the evidence did not support a finding that it was related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and panic/anxiety disorder), a low back disability, a left knee disability, a left shoulder/arm disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a new opinion on causation between PTSD and OSA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), concluding that there were insufficient verified stressors to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, PTSD, and substance abuse disorder due to willful misconduct. The claim for cataracts is remanded as it involves exposure to herbicides or chemicals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and OCD, are related to his military service. The appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to substantially comply with its March 2022 remand order, requiring an addendum opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was dismissed as the legacy appeal stream is no longer applicable due to the vacatur of the June 2006 Board decision.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), finding that the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service and there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities, as well as his PTSD, are granted with initial ratings of 20 percent each. The issues of service connection for hearing loss, neck disability, and radiculopathy in the upper extremities have been remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reopening of service connection for PTSD, and the Board dismissed this issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar disability, a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his major depressive disorder with PTSD, an earlier effective date for his major depressive disorder with PTSD, and a TDIU claim. The issues are being referred back to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's left knee strain status post-surgery, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), bilateral pes planus, right Achilles' tendonitis, and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The cervical spine disability has not been established as related to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board has remanded for additional development. The right knee disability and TDIU prior to January 14, 2015 are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment prior to March 31, 2020, due to symptoms such as gross impairment in thought processes or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, and grossly inappropriate behavior. The Board granted a rating of 100 percent for this period.