PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, sexual disorder, and ADHD. His back disability and bruxism claims are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are granted as they are found to be related to a personal assault during service.

The Veteran's PTSD and psychiatric disorder are rated at 70 percent prior to May 4, 2020. A TDIU is granted prior to June 8, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 7, 2017 for the grant of a total rating for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on total disability status prior to August 7, 2017 was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD remains on appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to November 30, 2016 due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to new evidence, lack of a nexus opinion, and need for additional examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral conjunctivitis, hemorrhoids, and hyperparathyroidism.

The Veteran's mental health disability, which includes PTSD, depressive disorder not otherwise specified, and insomnia, was restored to a 100% evaluation effective from November 1, 2017. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss due to potential issues with service connection, requiring further evidence such as ship logs and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has additional acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, and to determine if there is a medical nexus between an in-service incurrence and a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, residual of right shoulder contusion. The appeal was dismissed for PTSD and remanded for further evaluation on issues including left arm disability, COPD, and headaches.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depressive Disorder, finding that new evidence supports these claims. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD, depressive disorder, anxious distress, and alcohol abuse are remanded. The claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from July 15, 2014 to September 25, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder with depressed features is granted. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board has granted a 70% rating for PTSD, but the case is remanded for further evaluation of hypertension and service connection.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and notice provided were inadequate, and thus remanding both issues of service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that his OSA began during service or was related to an in-service injury.,The effective date of the award of service connection for PTSD is set at September 23, 2010, which is when the Veteran's request to reopen his claim was received by VA.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he had multiple service-connected disabilities (PTSD and diabetes mellitus) but did not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on these conditions alone.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and evaluation, including a review of in-service stressors and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 1, 1985. An effective date of December 1, 1985 is granted for the award of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the appellant's character of discharge and his claim for insanity at the time of committing offenses.