PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, so the Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand arthritis and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with depression were denied. The Veteran was also denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 25, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment prior to March 18, 2014.

The Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal for the issue of entitlement to a TDIU. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide this matter.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various acquired psychiatric disorders, including OCD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and a gambling disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum available rating. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, but the effective date prior to August 31, 2012 is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a specialized notice regarding the methods for substantiating a psychiatric claim related to a personal assault stressor and for obtaining a VA medical examination.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claims for PTSD and depression due to lack of verified stressor or medical evidence. The Court remanded with instructions to provide an adequate statement of reasons for the determination regarding the corroboration of the alleged personal assault in service, and to ensure VA satisfied its duty to assist by providing a proper examination. The case is now being returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to the lack of corroboration for his claimed in-service stressors. The Board will attempt to verify these events and provide a VA examination if necessary.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from May 17, 2011.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disability, headaches, an increased rating for a right ankle disability, and an earlier effective date for PTSD. The RO is instructed to issue supplemental statements of the case on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue related to the Veteran's status and a need for clarification from his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied.,An initial rating of 30 percent for IBS has been granted and the referral for extraschedular consideration is denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for IBS remains to be determined.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to incomplete examinations and instructions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as there was no credible evidence of military sexual trauma (MST) or other in-service stressors that could support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are not shown to be related to her military service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss (left ear), and headaches were granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a diagnosis conforming to DSM-5 criteria. The claim for service connection for hearing loss (left ear) was denied as there is no current disability. The claim for service connection for headaches was granted.