PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and mild dementia, were not shown in service or related to service. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, leg scars, and knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to potential outstanding private treatment records that could provide additional information on whether the Veteran met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD prior to April 27, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective December 22, 2014. Prior to this date, the rating was 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and conflicting diagnoses. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a sleep disorder is being reviewed again with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to February 3, 2006 was remanded due to the failure of VA to refer his case to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in July 2019 is inadequate to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are related to her military service. The claims for PTSD and bipolar disorder are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Agent Orange exposure, GERD, gout, and left and right knee disabilities have been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted effective April 30, 2015. A 50% disability rating has also been assigned for PTSD.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy. The remaining claims for hearing loss, anemia, bleeding ulcer, heart condition, PTSD, hypertension, and TDIU are also pending.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of notification regarding an in-service personal assault and because the Veteran has not been provided with a VA examination to address his service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new VA treatment records that contain relevant evidence for consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective July 24, 2012. The claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease has been stayed.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to July 7, 2017 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his claimed psychiatric disability was caused by or incurred during active duty service.

The Board has decided that a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety. The examiner should assess whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives, specifically obtaining a medical opinion. The Veteran's representative stated that he is unable to attend an in-person VA examination due to declining health and moved into a long-term care facility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of PTSD. The issues include determining if a higher rating is warranted for PTSD and whether the Veteran qualifies for TDIU due to service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to her in-service personal assault. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has vacated the decision regarding a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD due to the Veteran's death, and dismissed the appeal.