PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion regarding whether PTSD is related to active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD with associated depression and anxiety, is granted due to the evidence showing a link between her in-service stressor and current symptoms.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms and occupational/social impairment most closely approximate this level of disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since September 2, 2018. He also received SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ and TDIU due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The right ankle and back conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of all psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his reported military stressors. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus type II due to a stay by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating effective October 6, 2010. The VA Board has granted this higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD was denied for ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to February 17, 2018 and 50 percent thereafter. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant higher ratings based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding his mental health conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is also denied. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination assessing the impact of the Veteran’s alcohol use disorder on his ability to work.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent prior to May 9, 2017. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and a right shoulder condition.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including depression and PTSD) and a right shoulder condition are both being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in previous rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeals for TDIU and an increased rating for PTSD have been withdrawn by her representative, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is dismissed as he withdrew the issue from appeal.,Service connection for left and right knee conditions, diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is granted due to continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive disorder with alcohol dependence, is granted based on credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and a current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for traumatic brain injury is granted due to a documented in-service skull fracture.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and substance use disorder is rated at 70 percent from July 31, 2017. The GERD with history of duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer disease is rated at 60 percent effective as of July 27, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, finding no current disability to support the claim and insufficient evidence of a causal relationship between any present psychiatric disorder and military service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD, has been rated at 50 percent since the initial rating decision. The Board found that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 50 percent to 30 percent, effective July 1, 2013. The Board has granted restoration of the 50 percent rating for PTSD beginning July 1, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss disability was dismissed. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was also dismissed, but the initial rating for PTSD is granted at 70 percent. The appeal for service connection of back disorder (trapezius strain) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and his gastric adenocarcinoma and residual scar from gastric surgery are both granted service connection based on in-service herbicide agent exposure.