PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is remanded due to the need for further development of his claim. This includes verifying his in-service stressors and obtaining all VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that her reports of military sexual trauma are credible and establishing a nexus between her current PTSD symptoms and this stressor.,Headaches have also been granted as service-connected, based on the evidence showing an in-service occurrence and a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him totally disabled, thus leaving no question of law or fact to decide regarding the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include unspecified depressive disorder and panic disorder, is related to service. Service connection for a knee condition, arthritis, hypertension, and dermatophytosis of the groin is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as related to service, and his claim for low back condition is reopened.,However, the issue of whether the Veteran's low back condition is secondary to his service-connected left knee condition remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's current PTSD is at least as likely as not related to her military service, including a claimed sexual assault during her 19th birthday.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim is granted based on service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's OSA may be related to his service-connected PTSD and is requesting additional evidence or examination.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been granted, and her claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric conditions pre-existed her military service and if they are related to her active duty.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge was under dishonorable conditions due to a conviction by civil authorities for manslaughter. However, the Board is remanding the case to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct leading to his October 1979 discharge.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to July 26, 2017 was denied as he did not meet the factual requirements for a finding of TDIU before that date.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC claims were denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD and major depressive disorder were denied, with the Board finding that a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to February 2, 2016, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter is not warranted.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of right shin splints was remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent disability evaluation from July 21, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and the current effective date remains undefined.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service connection claims and TDIU claim.