PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for OSA as it did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Veteran's PTSD was found not to cause or aggravate his OSA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are at least as likely as not related to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of his psychiatric impairment, including PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as an element of his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression have been rated at 50 percent since May 1, 2014. The appeal for a higher rating is granted for PTSD, but the issue of TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was denied because the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD and related conditions are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity. His TDIU claim is also being referred to the Director, Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the claim for service connection for multiple joints arthritis and the ratings for cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his active service. The depressive disorder is also found to be secondary to his service-connected back and knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, finding that her conditions were aggravated by military service. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Depression and Anxiety due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify a claimed in-service stressor and for additional development of private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a respiratory condition (emphysema), and reopening service connection claims for various conditions. Additional development is required to obtain SSA records and update the attorney's mailing address.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for TBI, to include PTSD, effective from August 21, 2018. The appeal was remanded due to the need for further evaluation and clarification.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for right knee disorder, erectile dysfunction, bilateral eye disorder, lung disorder, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hip disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), TMJ, kidney disorder, low back disorder, and headache disorder. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but without more severe manifestations that more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.,From July 1, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the RO's grant of an earlier effective date of July 20, 2007, for the assignment of a TDIU represents a full grant of the benefit sought with respect to the TDIU issue.

The Board denied service connection for neck disability, back disability, bilateral hand tremors, speech disorder, and memory loss (related to PTSD). The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional evidence and examination, specifically regarding whether the Veteran is entitled to a total schedular rating for PTSD.