PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The VA has also remanded the claims for increased rating for shell fragment disability and seizure disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current low back, cervical spine, hearing loss, tinnitus, hepatitis C, acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), bilateral pes planus, and a cervical spine disorders. The case is REMANDED for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded to determine if there are any records that support an earlier effective date for the grant of a 70 percent evaluation for his acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and Anxiety Disorder. The Board will also seek additional medical opinions to assess whether the disability increased in severity prior to August 24, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, is related to his active duty service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD, low back disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have also been remanded due to potential changes in the Veteran's condition since his last examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to March 1, 2018. From March 1, 2018, the Veteran is granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to April 25, 2019, which meets the criteria for this rating.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the occupational impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and a fracture of the left foot. Additional development is required.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU rating from January 26, 2016 until September 6, 2018 due to his service-connected PTSD. Prior to this date, the evidence does not show that he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely due to his PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his fear of hostile military activity during his time aboard the USS Arlington is sufficient to establish a link between his current PTSD and his military service.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran had an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service and if any other acquired psychiatric disorder contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence supporting service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, including discrepancies in the Veteran's military records and alleged stressors. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease and PTSD were denied. The RO assigned effective dates of February 20, 2014, which is one year prior to the date that the Veteran’s claims were received by VA.,The Veteran did not file a formal or informal claim for service connection for PTSD prior to February 20, 2015. The RO assigned an effective date of February 20, 2014, which is one year prior to the date that the Veteran’s FDC application was received by VA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tension headaches, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding whether additional camera equipment is necessary for the Veteran's independent living goal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 26, 2019. The Board has remanded the case to consider new evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and secondary service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 14, 2020 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.,From July 14, 2020, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran was denied entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Employment Capability (TDIU) due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the likely etiology of the diagnosed adjustment disorder with anxiety features. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and PTSD are denied.