PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service stressor were not corroborated by evidence. The Board also found no indication of onset of the acquired psychiatric disorders due to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating from March 1, 2017. Service connection for lumbar strain and respiratory disorder (COPD and bronchiectasis) are also granted. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to July 13, 2016, finding that his conditions did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and PTSD have been granted service connection, as has his OSA which is secondary to his psychiatric disability.,However, the TDIU claim remains pending due to a remand for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including his PTSD and depression. The decision is pending further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, as these were granted in December 2021. The issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce his PTSD with persistent depressive disorder rating from 100% to 70% has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his representative.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, GAD, and insomnia disorder. The claim is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating for the period from October 1, 2015 to March 6, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claim for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder is granted. The Board finds a medical nexus between the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder and active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30%, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA psychiatric examination to address conflicting diagnoses and determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disability is related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and right ear hearing loss due to potential new evidence that may support these claims. The Veteran will be provided notice of sources by which his claimed stressors can be corroborated, and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine if any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, and depressive disorder, is rated at 50 percent from January 28, 2014 to January 5, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, mesothelioma, and alcoholism as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including obesity, neck disability, Meniere's disease, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), OSA, low back strain, and COPD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, persistent mood disorder, and depression, is being reviewed for service connection.