PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that his current psychiatric disability is not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to support his claims.,The Veteran was previously denied service connection for various conditions and now seeks reopening of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression. The decision is based on the need for a new opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development and consideration of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent from December 1, 2014 forward.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current symptoms to an in-service stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, finding that no CUE was present in the October 2012 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's employment status during the relevant appeals period. The Veteran is required to complete a current VA Form 21-8940, including his employment history from 2010 to 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his aortic valve replacement disability remains at 30 percent. Both conditions are denied for increased ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and tinnitus) have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder, was granted a 100 percent disability rating from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is being remanded to determine if there was CUE in a July 2011 rating decision, and whether VA had a duty to obtain a VA examination.

The Veteran's death was due to ischemic heart disease presumed caused by herbicide exposure. The appellant did not have a pending claim at the time of her husband's death, so she is not entitled to accrued benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that he was engaged in substantial gainful employment prior to October 21, 2011.

The Veteran is requesting an earlier effective date for service connection and rating decisions related to PTSD. The Board has determined that these issues are inextricably intertwined with the remanded issue of an earlier effective date for service connection, so both must be addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered remand to obtain additional VA treatment records that may affect his rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the inference of a claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from the evidence of record, and will schedule the Veteran for a VA PTSD review examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertensive vascular disease has been reopened, and he is now rated at a 50% disability rating. The initial 30% PTSD rating remains in place, but the effective date will be changed to reflect the reopening of his claim. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.