PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are not related to his active duty service and are more likely due to post-military depression.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine DDD and DJD, lumbar spine DDD status post fusion, or headache syndrome with migraine features. The issues regarding radiculopathy, special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria, and TDIU have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and his psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the claimed stressors and obtain all available service treatment records.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it arose during active service. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease is dismissed.,Issues related to TBI residuals and bilateral vision disability, sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), left upper extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and increased ratings for depressive disorder and PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's back disability and foot disability are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.,PTSD and personality disorder claims were denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed stressors occurred.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than September 30, 2014 for a 30 percent rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no evidence of an increase in disability prior to the filing of the September 30, 2014 claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied, while a 10% rating was granted for residuals of excision of a keratoma of the right foot.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD (previously rated as primary insomnia) is not entitled to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent from April 26, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues of PTSD, depression, sleeplessness, inability to concentrate, and sexual disorder are being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD on his employability and details about any employment he may have since retirement. The VA needs to clarify these aspects before making a final decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea due to his service-connected PTSD is remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected disability, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 8, 2013.,A 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted, effective August 8, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decreased work efficiency and ability to perform tasks only during periods of significant stress, with symptoms controlled by continuous medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that his current symptoms are related to his active service.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to military sexual trauma, and therefore remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has determined that it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, and his PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent. Both conditions are denied for higher ratings.