PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD warranted a 100% disability evaluation as of December 24, 2014 due to the impact of his motor vehicle accident in December 2014 on his occupational status and psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of June 18, 1983. A rating of 100 percent for PTSD from January 27, 2014 to June 27, 2017 is also granted.

The Veteran's TBI with PTSD was initially rated at 40% prior to November 19, 2018. From that date, the rating was increased to 70%. The decision grants a higher rating for his condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, traumatic right eye glaucoma, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot sprain, and right foot sprain are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for prostate cancer is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, stomach disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and neck disorder. The Veteran's contentions were not supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent since December 2, 2012. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ADHD has been reopened and is granted.,Service connection for ADHD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and right shoulder disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking direct service connection, meaning that the conditions must be linked to his military service without relying on presumptions or secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms most closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was denied, and SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was granted but only effective from January 29, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent effective October 1, 2013, through February 4, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 70 percent disability rating since June 15, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disability, low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disorder, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to their complexity or need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for OSA is being remanded as there may be a link between his military service and undiagnosed illness. Additional evidence is needed, including records from 2010 when he was referred for evaluation of sleep apnea.,The Veteran's claims for kidney stones and diabetes are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus is being remanded as there may be a link between his military service and aggravation of his already elevated blood sugar levels. Additional evidence is needed, including records from 2010 when he was referred for evaluation of sleep apnea.,The Veteran's claims for left shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.,The Veteran's claim for back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.,The Veteran's claims for knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran asserts that her current mental health symptoms are related to her service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional development, including obtaining employment records from the Veteran's employer and psychiatric treatment records.