PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, cyclothymic disorder, and depression due to a lack of current medical diagnosis and no link between his conditions and in-service stressors.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, and secondary service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's testimony and VA examination reports are considered credible, but further medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for shortness of breath, PTSD, a low back disability, and hepatitis C are not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a failure to fulfill its duty to assist in obtaining all available treatment records from the Marianna VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residuals of TBI has been granted throughout the appeal period.

PTSD was granted with a rating of 50% effective March 13, 2015.,IBS with GERD was granted with a rating of 10% effective February 2, 2017.

The Board has decided that a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is warranted, but the VA needs to conduct a new examination due to the remote nature of the last one and the Veteran's reported suicidal ideation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and attributing his symptoms to a personality disorder rather than a service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The issues of service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's initial rating for CAD was increased to 60 percent in August 2011, but then reduced back down to 10 percent in July 2016. The Board found the reduction improper and restored the original 60 percent rating. Additionally, the Veteran is granted TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination report and will schedule a new examination for the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 15, 1986 for service connection of PTSD was denied. The RO granted service connection for PTSD in April 2009 with a rating of 70 percent and effective from April 27, 1989.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to October 5, 1989 was also denied. The RO assigned a 70 percent rating for PTSD as of April 27, 1989.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus require the need for aid and assistance due to his inability to manage daily activities such as medication management and protection from environmental hazards.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to his service-connected asthma, PTSD, and/or allergic rhinitis. A new examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not rendered him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with panic disorder and major depressive disorder was granted effective March 18, 2013. This decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran in March 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to her symptoms not meeting the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allegations of military sexual trauma during service are credible and have found sufficient evidence to diagnose her with PTSD and MDD, finding them likely due to her in-service experiences. As a result, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms include depressed mood, anxiety, and chronic sleep impairment. The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records.