PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for low back disorder and PTSD. The cases are remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for anxiety and PTSD due to insufficient medical opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder from August 3, 2018 has been dismissed as the Veteran received a full grant of the benefit sought (a 70% rating).

This decision denies service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and MRSA infection. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, headaches, PTSD, night sweats, sleep disorders, and psoriatic arthritis are remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia with episodes of psychosis and PTSD. Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia and PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that TDIU is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and active duty. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as new VA treatment records have been added to the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is being reviewed, as well as her adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to April 21, 2016. The Court has remanded the issue of left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating for the period prior to September 30, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was likely caused by his service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants DIC benefits on this basis.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since November 18, 2016. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression, are related to his service in Saudi Arabia. The evidence is in equipoise regarding this relationship.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety neurosis was denied in 1973, and the denial is not considered clear and unmistakable error. The claim for PTSD has been reopened due to new evidence received since 1984, but service connection remains unresolved.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The rating remains remanded for further evaluation of his back disability.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA medical records and requests the Veteran to provide them. The claims for service connection will be remanded until these records are obtained.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue with sleep disturbance and bilateral hearing loss disability, but granted service connection for PTSD.,PTSD was found to be etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and post-traumatic stress disorder are being remanded due to the need for current VA examinations.