PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and depression, including private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for residuals of a fractured nose but denied for headache disability. The Board found the Veteran’s claims for PTSD and schizophrenia were not supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to exposure to combat stressors during her military service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, from May 26, 2015 to April 6, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, is related to her active duty service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the receipt of additional VA treatment records. A supplemental statement of the case must be issued to reflect consideration of this new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the RO has remanded for further evaluation. His gunshot wound residuals of both ankles are also being evaluated due to recent complaints.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, finding that there was no clinical diagnosis of PTSD at the time of the initial denial in June 2013. The decision also found that the denial of anxiety disorder was based on a lack of a nexus to service due to missing STRs.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder with depression/anxiety, and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for protein C deficiency, chronic ulcers, right foot skin infection, formation in the brain, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are not supported by current evidence of a disability or a link between his service and these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent from July 29, 2014 forward. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they did not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently has a PTSD diagnosis related to his military service. The case is being returned for further examination and clarification.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70 percent rating from November 29, 2010 to March 5, 2015.,An increased rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD from March 6, 2015 is denied.,TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted starting October 21, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand several issues for further development, including increased ratings for PTSD and residuals of tumor, as well as service connection claims related to the Veteran's right mandibular gland mass. The TDIU issue is also raised and will be addressed on remand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any service-connected disability. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection under the Gulf War presumption.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation due to the regular need for aid and attendance is being remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding his ability to care for himself.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, specifically due to alleged military sexual trauma (MST). The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses and his military service.