PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, left knee disability, and PTSD due to outstanding records needing to be obtained, an examination for sleep apnea, and addendum opinions on the issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder and keratinization skin disorders of the feet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, is granted. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg disability and left toe/foot condition are also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is directly caused by service and whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The VA must obtain a new opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), and a low back disability are being remanded due to incomplete development.,The Board notes that the RO did not substantially comply with prior remand directives regarding verification of chemical exposures and stressor allegations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that there is no evidence of such condition during or related to his military service and that it is not caused by any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to her failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations. The Board finds good cause and will schedule another examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including collecting information about the Veteran's educational and occupational history to determine if a TDIU is warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not bedridden or housebound as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, due to the lack of verified in-service stressor events and insufficient medical evidence linking the current disability to service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, finding that a VA examination is needed to address whether there is any direct relationship between the Veteran's service and his diagnosed hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TMJD has been granted. The Board found that the current disability is related to a facial injury sustained in service, specifically being hit with a pugil stick in 1994.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU remains pending as it was remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD and SMC based on erectile dysfunction related to PTSD is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's pancreatic tumor is found to be etiologically related to his active service. The Board finds the evidence in approximate balance and grants service connection for a pancreatic tumor. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and heart disability are remanded due to lack of verification of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the character of the Appellant's discharge and his service connection claims for PTSD, right hand disability, and dental disability. The decision also notes that portions of the service personnel file have been associated with the claims file.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse, are not related to his service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is aggravated by his in-service trauma, but has denied other residuals of trauma related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, GAD, and Depression.