PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and related depression are found to be service-connected based on a link between the in-service stressor and current symptoms.

The DIC claim is denied because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were not continuously rated totally disabling for a period of 10 or more years prior to his death. The cause of death claim is remanded as an addendum opinion is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and insomnia disorder is granted, as the evidence supports a link between his in-service stressors and current symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. An effective date of August 10, 2015, is granted for the award of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for asbestosis, hepatitis C, and fibrosis have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to MST is granted. The Board also grants the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but remands it for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination regarding service connection for PTSD and a mood disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the issue of service connection for an inflammatory bowel disease was remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was reopened and granted. The initial disability rating for PTSD was also granted at a 100% level.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective November 26, 2013. The claim for a higher rating and TDIU remains denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for PTSD was denied as there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors. The new evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for Schizoaffective Disorder was granted due to a private medical opinion linking it to service-connected disabilities. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted and others denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and hypertension claims are being remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and ratings related to PTSD and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.