PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder related to in-service trauma, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a relationship between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, dizziness, and lightheadedness as secondary to his service-connected cardiomyopathy is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. The VA examiner is required to confirm whether any of the claimed stressors are adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD and whether the Veteran’s symptoms are related to the claimed stressor(s).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse in remission and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their passing away, making the issue moot.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, heart condition, and diabetes mellitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection is denied for these conditions.,PTSD was not found to be related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, has been reopened. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and credibility issues regarding the Veteran's reported PTSD symptoms. The Veteran needs a new VA examination by a different qualified clinician, with full explanations for any conclusions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of initial compensable ratings for cervical spine disability, right knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and right great toenail disability.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from November 1, 2009 to May 14, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms were mild and did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously characterized as PTSD, has been reopened. The appeal is granted to this extent only.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical strain, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity sciatica, right hip strain, and left hip and left knee disabilities. The issues include seeking higher initial ratings for these conditions.

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 disorder, including depression and PTSD. The appeal is not about service connection under Chapter 17.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating has been denied. The Veteran also maintains entitlement to a TDIU on a schedular basis, which was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his symptoms, including difficulty sleeping and nightmares related to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective May 2, 2005. The Veteran's SMC based on aid and attendance was granted effective April 3, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and PTSD with associated dysthymia was granted. The effective date for the 70% rating for PTSD is June 8, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The remand requires that the Veteran undergo a VA examination to assess his occupational and social impairment with respect to his PTSD, including its effect on his employability.