PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to conflicting evidence of record regarding the Veteran's current diagnosis and whether she suffered a Military Sexual Trauma event. The Veteran is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but not PTSD. The examiner should address whether these instances support the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with the DSM-5 based on MST.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to the need for new VA examinations and additional medical opinions regarding his PTSD, right hip disability, and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent since September 19, 2012. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Polysubstance Dependence have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since April 13, 2010. The Board has granted a TDIU rating for this period.

The Board denied service connection for heart disability, urinary disability, bilateral foot disability, right leg disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.,For each condition, the decision states that there is no direct evidence showing a relationship between the condition and service. The Veteran's assertions were not considered sufficient to establish a nexus with Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any psychiatric conditions attributable to the Veteran's active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's right ankle condition is remanded due to the lack of an adequate etiology opinion in his VA examination report.,The Veteran's left eye condition is remanded as there are new diagnoses and no opinion on its relationship to service-connected scars.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, but further examination is needed to determine if an extraschedular TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is about the calculation of a $4,357.49 debt related to FY 2015 military drill pay collected with VA disability compensation pay. The RO incorrectly computed the amount due based on the Veteran’s 100% disability rating when he was rated at 20% disabling during his 40 days of receiving drill pay in FY 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the previous decision, including unclear verification of stressors and lack of discussion of certain symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected left lower extremity radiculopathy and PTSD have been granted. A TDIU is also granted, effective October 15, 2015. SMC based on aid and attendance is also granted.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a heart disorder is dismissed. Service connection for PTSD, skin disorder (tinea versicolor), headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and other disabilities do not warrant a compensable rating or TDIU prior to January 23, 2009.

The Board has decided the case is not ready for final decision and has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD, and colon ulcers with hole due to inadequate reasoning in previous opinions. The cases are returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cognitive impairment disorder was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia was denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 100% since October 19, 2011. Bilateral pes planus with right foot hallux valgus is rated at 50% since February 28, 2005. The left knee limitation of flexion and medial meniscal tear are separately rated at 10% and 20%, respectively.

The Board denied the appellant's request to extend the delimiting date for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits beyond June 10, 2001 due to a lack of evidence showing that she had a physical or mental disability preventing her from initiating or completing her chosen program of education.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, despite his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran did not complete and return the required VA Form 21-8940.