PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's lower back disability claim is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as there are no significant changes in hearing thresholds shown in the records and the Veteran did not report any complaints of tinnitus until after military service.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim is denied as there was no record of complaint or treatment for tinnitus during active service, and the Board finds that it is more likely related to post-military events.,The Veteran's right knee disability claim is denied as his current condition does not appear to be related to an in-service injury or disease. The remanded issues of bilateral shoulder conditions will impact this decision.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition and left shoulder condition claims are both remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's TDIU rating for PTSD was granted effective September 1, 2011. His increased diabetes rating is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD was dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for dysthymic disorder was received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on July 3, 2008. The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to July 3, 2008, and denied entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for the period prior to April 17, 2013, for dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 70% evaluation, but TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete research on a claimed stressor and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of records, including service treatment and personnel records. The character of discharge issue is intertwined with the claims for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing condition at entry into service. The Board also found insufficient credible in-service stressor reports to support the diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, and their combined effect on his employability. The Veteran is seeking TDIU based on service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, and he has basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim is moot as the Veteran already meets the criteria for a 100 percent schedular rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder has rendered her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the addition of new service-connected disabilities, and a request for VA Form 21-8940 was not received. The case will be reconsidered with this information.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to July 22, 2020 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD symptoms. For the period from September 5, 2013 to July 21, 2020, the Veteran's TDIU claim for PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, right ankle disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability have been granted.,The VA has provided compensation for these disabilities resulting from disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected PTSD contributed to it. The appellant needs to provide records from Raleigh General Hospital, and a VA examiner will need to review these records and provide an opinion on the matter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased PTSD, TDIU, and SMC due to potential relevance of Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's left vocal cord disability was granted a rating of 60 percent from April 12, 2018 to March 21, 2021.,The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to December 30, 2020 was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition due to Agent Orange exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as they are related to his in-service head injury. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and VA treatment records.