PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received since the February 2010 denial of the claim, allowing the reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable rating for dyshidrosis of the hands. The Veteran's treatment records from the Department of Corrections need to be obtained, as well as any VA treatment records since March 2016. A new VA examination is required for both psychiatric and skin disorders.

The Veteran's left eye disability is not service-connected.,For the period beginning January 31, 2005 to September 2, 2010, a 20 percent rating for gout was granted. Beginning September 2, 2010, no higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his in-service stressor has been corroborated, he has a diagnosis of PTSD, and there is uncontradicted medical evidence establishing a nexus between the two.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and pain disorder, does not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of left upper leg burn and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence or a chronic disease that manifested within one year after separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and an acquired psychiatric disability to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to her military service.,VA treatment records need to be obtained for the Veteran’s IBS claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if GERD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are related to service, including any potential exposure to radiation or submarine duty.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and readjudication. The effective dates for service connection remain at November 17, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral knee disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, necessitating a TDIU determination. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hepatitis C, PTSD, and prostate adenocarcinoma residuals are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent since March 20, 2007. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause moderate occupational and social impairment, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, which may be related to his service-connected liver injury. Additional medical records are needed to determine if this condition is service connected.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent prior to April 12, 2011. From that date until October 3, 2017, he received a 70 percent rating. After October 3, 2017, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an examination.

The Board denied service connection for various ankle and shoulder disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the condition being directly related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened, and he was granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral SNHL, sleep apnea, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (likely due to frostbite), and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and the residuals of a right shoulder injury is granted. The case is remanded for additional development, including verifying National Guard service periods and obtaining treatment records.

The Board has decided that the claim of service connection for hypertension due to PTSD should be remanded for further examination and opinion.