PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a lumbosacral spine disability, a right ankle disability, and bilateral knee disabilities due to the lack of evidence supporting an in-service stressor or injury related to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disability and he is not found to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and substance use disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder and depression, and schizophrenia is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding his concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation and drill pay for 30 training days during fiscal year 2016, finding that the presumption of regularity was not rebutted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder is dismissed as he has already received the full benefit sought.,Service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease) is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% rating from July 25, 2015 to September 7, 2017. Other issues related to PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The issue of service connection for other acquired psychiatric disorders is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for avitaminosis, also claimed as weight loss, has been dismissed. The claims for service connection for various disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional development of his service records and outpatient treatment records.

Your claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including persistent depressive disorder (also claimed as PTSD and adjustment disorder), has been granted by the Regional Office effective June 28, 2013. The Board is dismissing your appeal because the Regional Office already granted your claim.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete medical opinions and scheduling issues. The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, skin conditions, viral infection residuals, and bilateral foot lesions/calluses are back before the Board.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding private treatment records and the Veteran's request for a hearing. Additionally, the claims of service connection for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hip pain, and bilateral knee conditions require additional medical opinions due to conflicting or insufficient evidence in the record. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD also requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and the need for a new VA opinion considering all evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no credible evidence linking it to service or a personal assault in service.

The appeal regarding entitlement to a higher rating for TBI is dismissed. A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and inadequate development of the Veteran's in-service stressors. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant medical records, completing VA Form 21-4142s, and verifying the claimed stressor incidents.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to May 4, 2016. The Board finds that remand is necessary for further development and consideration of the issues related to the initial rating claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension. The issues are inextricably intertwined with his claim of service connection for a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the failure of a VA examination. The issues include back disability, hearing loss, mental health disabilities (PTSD, depression, anxiety), and allergy.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.