PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The appeal concerning eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance and/or automobile adaptive equipment has been dismissed due to the appellant's representative requesting withdrawal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since his last VA examination in August 2014. As a result, the Board has ordered new examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his MDD. The evidence does not support a finding of current PTSD, and there is no total occupational and social impairment due to MDD symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records, SSA records, and additional medical opinions being needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 30%, effective May 1, 2015. The reduction is void ab initio and the rating has been restored.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the August 2012 rating decision.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective November 6, 2012. The RO also granted an effective date of December 13, 2011 for the 50 percent rating and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tuberculosis claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The PTSD and alcohol abuse claims are remanded for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; prostate cancer; hypertension; respiratory disorder (to include asbestosis); and PTSD due to additional evidence being added to the record since previous decisions.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective February 7, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran became unemployable due to PTSD as of June 8, 2012.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, is related to his combat service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and PTSD are granted service connection. The Veteran's restrictive lung disease is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, and a TDIU on a schedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities is granted. The compensable rating for the scar disability remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his non-service connected back injuries and DVT of the left leg also contributed to his unemployment.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has PTSD and/or other mental illness due to his military service, as the previous examinations are inadequate.

The Board has denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to July 9, 2015 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for OSA is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as previous examinations did not adequately address indications of past suicidal ideations.