PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible corroborating evidence of a verified stressor and concluding that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating determinations related to testicular cancer, peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and TDIU prior to November 17, 2016. The decision was made due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran through his attorney.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining Vet Center treatment records and a VA examination. The claims of service connection for PTSD, TDIU, heart disorder, and stroke are also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of a back disability, tinnitus, headaches, PTSD, and major depressive disorder as they have already been granted in prior rating decisions.,Major depressive disorder is now granted subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Board has vacated the April 14, 2020 decision denying TDIU benefits due to failure to defer a decision on the issue until OSA was assigned a disability rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, and the issue of a rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and headaches due to insufficient evidence regarding diagnoses and etiology.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran regarding his income, expenses, and net worth. The Board requires additional forms from the Veteran to ensure proper evaluation of his eligibility.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected right hip, left ankle, right knee, and lumbar spine disabilities. The initial rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from July 18, 2012 to August 21, 2012 and the rating remains granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating prior to November 12, 2014 and denied any higher ratings. A TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The evidence does not show that his PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, back condition, and right ankle condition were all denied. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and/or acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as well as exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's current hypertension is being reviewed by a VA examiner who will provide an opinion on its relationship to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to January 11, 2018 for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional VA examination records not being reviewed by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is now pending and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's neurological disorder, PTSD, and tinnitus have been granted service connection due to the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam for Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. Service connection is also granted for PTSD based on combat stressors and tinnitus due to continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for stroke, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disorder, and a neck disorder due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's PTSD and sleep apnea are granted, but the claim for a higher rating for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative joint disease is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between ED and a service-connected heart condition, scheduling the Veteran for a PTSD examination, and addressing relevant evidence in both issues.