PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for PTSD and ischemic heart disease, as well as TDIU. The Veteran's death made these appeals moot.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since the date of her claim, effective November 2014. The Board also found that she is entitled to a TDIU as of March 12, 2014.

The Board dismissed all withdrawn issues related to PTSD, bilateral shoulder disabilities, pinguecula, and other conditions. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70% for the period prior to May 6, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, to include as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a relationship between the Veteran’s claimed condition and his active duty service or any event, injury, or disease during service. Service connection for TDIU prior to July 31, 2018, was also denied as the Veteran's combined disability rating did not meet the threshold percentage requirements.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to deficiencies in the examination reports and lack of clarity regarding the criteria used by the examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back pain, PTSD, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, dermatitis, gall bladder removal, and GERD. The appeals are currently pending.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic back condition during or after service. The claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was also denied due to the absence of regular aid and assistance needs.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for further examination, and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has found the Veteran's claims of residuals from a traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) not supported by evidence, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his in-service stressors are credible and supporting evidence of a diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise and concludes that the Veteran has PTSD due to his military service stressors, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The low back condition issue is remanded as it requires further examination.

The Board has vacated the decision regarding service connection for hypertension due to a failure of due process. The appeal is remanded for further development on all issues, including service connection and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no current credible diagnosis of PTSD and concluding that the Veteran does not have a disability related to this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran is required to be examined by a VA examiner to determine if she has a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability related to service, including personal assault stressors.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, is remanded due to conflicting information regarding his character of discharge during a period of honorable active service. The Board requires further investigation into the records to determine if this period should be considered honorable.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and a TDIU prior to December 2, 2014 has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as his acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) and tinnitus are granted. The claim for service connection for left knee disorder, frostbite of bilateral lower extremities, including a right toe is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD with major depression, opiate dependency in remission is being remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation and consideration of her current symptomatology.