PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, specifically regarding the Veteran's employment status due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis was denied, but his PTSD claim was reopened and granted. The TDIU issue is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right hip disability and PTSD need further evaluation, and thus remanding these issues for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 70 percent from April 25, 2012 forward. He also received a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be returned for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to verify his reported in-service events, obtain treatment records, and provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is granted as it is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and strokes have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with new and material evidence received.,Service connection for blindness and diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board has found that a VA examination is needed for the disabilities to properly adjudicate the issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to inadequate recent VA examinations. An addendum opinion is required to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for residuals of cold weather injury and PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of TDIU as moot because the appellant's sole service-connected disability (GERD) is no longer a basis for TDIU due to the award of PTSD, which was granted effective March 3, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity are all granted.,Service connection is also granted for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and recurrent major depression, are related to his military service. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating based on reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks, difficulty understanding complex commands, impairment of memory, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulties in work and social relationships.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The surviving spouse is referred for substitution and the right to request to be substituted as the appellant remains.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of a current diagnosis. The cases of respiratory disability and sleep apnea are remanded as additional evidence is needed.