PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric diagnosis during the appeal period. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 21, 2015. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating and denied his request for an increased initial rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for clarification on whether the Veteran currently has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant VA treatment records and afford the Veteran the opportunity to submit or identify any private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with an earlier directive to obtain private treatment records from the University of Wisconsin Hospital psychiatry ward. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for these records, and VA will attempt to obtain them.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with in-service stressors and a need to develop evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD has been dismissed due to their passing away.

The Veteran's PTSD disability has been rated at 70 percent prior to May 1, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating is remanded due to the need for additional development on issues related to neck disability and gastrointestinal cancer.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as PTSD, is granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to July 28, 2014. The Veteran's headache disorder is granted a non-compensable rating prior to May 9, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date prior to December 17, 2008, for a TDIU rating as the issue is moot due to the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder. The remand includes obtaining a VA psychiatric examination and verifying the in-service motor vehicle accident stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to address eligibility for home adaptations, financial assistance, service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, finding that there is no competent or credible evidence to support a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or separate diagnoses, and noted that his shaking leg syndrome was a symptom of PTSD and TBI.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the August 2018 remand directives and therefore, both issues of an increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU due to PTSD are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition. The issue of TDIU has also been remanded due to the Veteran asserting he is unable to work due to his PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder is remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records. The issue of TDIU as a result of service-connected disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to January 29, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. The case is remanded for further development.

The claim for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder has been reopened, but the underlying claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains denied.