PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with prior remand directives, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but not higher. The TBI was separately rated as 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and personality disorder. The Veteran was not granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, reflecting significant impairment in most areas of functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD and right ankle, ligamentous laxity have not been rated higher than the assigned disability ratings of 70 percent and 10 percent respectively.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss is dismissed. His petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, and the claim is granted. The Veteran’s petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, but has remanded the issue of an initial disability rating for spinal stenosis with L1 compression fracture and low back strain.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder due to inadequate rationale in the May 2015 VA examination, and a need for new medical records and an updated opinion.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted. However, due to insufficient evidence regarding his other acquired psychiatric disorders, the case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective July 5, 2012.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent, effective July 5, 2012. The Veteran has been granted service connection for this condition but no effective date earlier than July 5, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and denied the claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The case is remanded for further action on the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a maximum of 50 percent, which is denied. The Veteran's actinic keratosis is granted with a rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding records.

The Veteran's Dercum’s disease with multiple scars and PTSD are rated at 60 percent effective December 2, 2013. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities including peripheral neuropathy and varicocele of the left testicle, renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for certain issues, but his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) has been reopened and granted. His TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence to verify stressor incidents and incomplete medical records. The Veteran will be provided with a VA psychiatric and spine examination, and his claims will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to October 9, 2014 did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all remaining issues.