PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prior to June 6, 2019 do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for higher PTSD ratings and service connection for left and right leg disorders were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, secondary alcohol and substance use disorders, and associated depression and anxiety. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are related to events during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, may be related to service. However, due to a lack of evidence linking his current condition directly to service, the case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service stressors or other events.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to November 24, 2015, and from January 1, 2019 to January 28, 2020 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is at least as likely as not due to her sexual assault in military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate addendum VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's OSA is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The case will be returned for further consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to March 14, 2022, and at 70 percent thereafter. The Board found the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in considering evidence of military sexual trauma and a need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD was denied by the Board.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a hand disability secondary to PTSD is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, a heart disability (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the bilateral lower extremities, kidney disability, and PTSD due to potential medical issues and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin condition, and a back condition due to various procedural errors and the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case to consider a TDIU claim for the period from June 18, 2010 to April 1, 2013 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100 percent evaluation from July 14, 2011 to December 9, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of all appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and PTSD, finding that there was no causal relationship between his current symptoms and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and right ear hearing loss. The claims for reopening of gastritis, right lower extremity stress reaction, and left lower extremity stress reaction are also granted.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for higher rating of acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU remains pending as the Veteran has not completed the necessary forms.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective June 22, 2014. The Board also granted entitlement to a TDIU.