PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in both the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, as the current evidence does not provide sufficient information to determine if these conditions are related to his service. The VA examinations conducted did not address all aspects of the claims, particularly regarding the stressors claimed by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and prostate adenocarcinoma residuals were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal resulted in a higher rating for his depressive disorder from December 15, 2013, to 50 percent.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for rectal incontinence. The Board granted service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to military sexual trauma (MST) during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30% from November 15, 2012 to March 12, 2020 and then increased to 70% effective March 12, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea and back conditions, but has remanded the issues of service connection for psychiatric disorders due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's PTSD, head injury, left ear hearing loss, and hypertension are not service-connected. The Board denied increased ratings for the left eye disability before January 30, 2018 and remanded this issue. A TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and related conditions was denied in October 1982, but reopened on March 6, 2014. The effective date of the award is set back to March 6, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizophrenia, memory loss, and diminished capacity due to a lack of evidence of nexus. The case is now pending further action.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to issues with the July 2017 VA examination and because additional development is required on the claim of a TDIU rating, which is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and outstanding records, including VA treatment records and confirmation of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 30 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the upper left extremity and service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from March 20, 2018. The appeal for an increased rating prior to that date was denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis of the Liver as these conditions were not shown to be related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and an earlier effective date for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding the qualifications of VA examiners, as well as a determination by the Director of Compensation and Pension Service on whether extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities have been denied. A separate 20 percent evaluation has been granted for moderate neuralgia of the median nerve in both upper extremities, effective from November 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine disc disease status post laminectomy is remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The TDIU claim prior to May 28, 2013, is also remanded as there is evidence suggesting the Veteran may be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.