PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his OSA, were granted service connection. The cardiovascular and respiratory conditions are remanded for further examination.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been rated, but the genitourinary disability claim has been remanded. The Board found that a higher rating for either condition is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% disability rating, effective since June 19, 2020. Service connection for ADHD and Bipolar Disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records, as well as requesting performance and disciplinary records from the Veteran's service aboard USS Pyro (AE-24). The examiner must determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his hazardous military occupational specialty duties during service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD with depression is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess current severity.

The Veteran's appeal as to the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn. Service connection is granted for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, with the cause being service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to substantiate the claimed stressor related to a military sexual assault (MST) during service, and to determine if PTSD is at least as likely as not related to this event.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is remanded for additional development, including obtaining his complete STRs and military personnel records. The claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome, and residuals of a right arm injury are also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to stressors during his active-duty service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating from July 22, 2015. The ratings for sciatic radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities are denied. The rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD with hiatal hernia secondary to PTSD, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD or evidence linking any diagnosed psychiatric disorders to military service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and both lower extremities. Service connection was granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD precludes him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to issue a new Supplemental Statement of the Case after receiving additional evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is now pending again with the RO.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for lung cancer, special monthly compensation, and TDIU have been granted. The Veteran is now receiving a 70% rating for PTSD, which meets the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea. The cases of PTSD, brain carcinoma, and TBI are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a new examination.