PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and schizophrenia, finding that the casualty list from no-quarter.org was not a valid service department record.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychological condition, including post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, should be remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The case will need further development with a new VA examination.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection of PTSD and remanded it due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder abscess, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of current disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, which reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent for the entire rating period on appeal, excluding a temporary total rating period. The Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 10 percent for post prostatectomy scar, residual of prostate cancer is granted. The application to reopen the claim for PTSD with sleep disorder is also granted. However, service connection for a psychiatric disorder remains remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected subacute bacterial endocarditis.

The Board has denied a prior effective date for the 100% rating of PTSD and has remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD and a right leg disability has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of both issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure during combat operations. Service connection for PTSD is also granted as the Veteran's symptoms are linked to his combat experiences. Bilateral hearing loss was not established by VA audiometric testing.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current symptoms include depression, anxiety, sleep loss, mild memory loss, loss of motivation, suicidal ideation, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression have been granted service connection, with a rating of 50 percent for depression.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection and related benefits, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The effective date assigned was July 20, 2012.

The Veteran's laceration of the scalp, residuals of head injury, was restored to a prior rating of 10 percent effective July 11, 2013. A compensable increased rating for chronic paronychia of the fingers/fingernails was granted. The Veteran's TBI residuals including headaches were rated at 30 percent. The Veteran's PTSD with insomnia was denied an increased rating.