PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, due to military sexual trauma. The claim is based on the presumption of exposure to such trauma.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability to include unspecified depressive disorder, insomnia disorder with a history of alcohol use disorder in remission, PTSD and anxiety is rated at 50 percent disabling. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD and PTSD. The case will be reviewed with a VA examination to determine if there is a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 100% since February 25, 2010. The issue of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to September 30, 2010 is dismissed as the Veteran now has a 100% disability rating for his PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and gastric ulcer (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorders. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's low back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of the VA medical opinion regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are now pending and will be re-adjudicated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a TDIU rating from August 9, 2012. The case is remanded for consideration of an extraschedular evaluation prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of his acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, anxiety and depression is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes, and related neuropathies, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder due to a military sexual trauma stressor. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements and corroborating evidence from sources other than his service records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and proper notification of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include consideration of whether service-connection is warranted for any psychiatric disability, including PTSD and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder. A remand is needed to fully develop the record by obtaining a new examination with an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective October 23, 2013. The service connection for a back condition was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inconsistencies in the medical opinions provided, as well as the need for a new VA examination.

The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's left ventricular hypertrophy disability is rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 100 percent and does not affect his ability to perform daily activities or require special assistance.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension was dismissed. The claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder prior to August 27, 2020 is granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder beginning on August 27, 2020 is denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, and his claim for a TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's Personality Disorder and Acquired Psychiatric Disorders are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.,Service connection for Gastrointestinal Disorder (IBS) and Hypertension is remanded due to incomplete medical records.