PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors. The RO must seek further information from historical research experts regarding the events that occurred in March, April, and August 1958.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was increased to a 100% rating effective January 3, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The TDIU was granted due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and vision problems due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded multiple issues for further development, including new examinations to assess the Veteran's knee and spine disabilities. The appeals of the ratings assigned for these conditions are also being remanded due to inconsistencies in previous examination reports.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to March 1, 2019 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.

The Veteran is granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder, effective from March 12, 2009, to the present. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran experienced a traumatic stressor related to his combat service in Vietnam and has been diagnosed with PTSD, which is linked to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is no longer considered due to a finding of CUE, and therefore he cannot be granted TDIU.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Board granted service connection for Depression, finding that it is related to active duty service.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD and has also granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnosis is related to a stressor that occurred during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not meet criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for colitis and PTSD, so the claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand requests and has therefore remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining mental health records from DOC and Ruth Cooper Center. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disability and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance are inextricably intertwined and must be addressed together.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained on remand are deficient and requires additional clarification regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right arm intention tremor. The claim is therefore being returned to obtain further medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors are credible and consistent with his military duties.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, but the award of TDIU is considered part and parcel of an increased rating claim. The appeal regarding attorney fees is remanded to determine if the amount awarded is reasonable.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU as of March 7, 2013. The Veteran's claim for residuals of a TBI and left leg disorder is remanded.