PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression (claimed as PTSD), left knee patellar femoral syndrome, and left ankle tenosynovitis, were denied earlier effective dates.,Claims for service connection for lumbar strain and tinnitus were also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent since November 23, 2007. The Board finds that the effects from her psychiatric symptoms meet criteria for a 100 percent rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds an additional examination is needed to assess his current condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the rating claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was denied due to lack of evidence. The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for diabetes is denied as no new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that an updated VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, as his current symptoms may be related to undiagnosed PTSD from service. The Veteran's previous diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and adjustment disorder are in conflict with a potential diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran was granted a higher initial disability rating for PTSD, but denied an increased rating for TBI.,The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective April 28, 2014.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim for service connection for PTSD is now granted based on a diagnosed PTSD related to an in-service stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military sexual trauma during basic training.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis and the Veteran did not provide credible supporting evidence that he experienced an in-service stressor.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating of PTSD, service connection for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of updated medical records and need for further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were not processed under the Fully Developed Claim (FDC) Program due to administrative reasons.,The Veteran’s gastroenteritis with IBS is assigned a maximum rating of 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and neck disability are being remanded for further examination and evaluation. The issue of TDIU is also part of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to August 20, 2016 is remanded due to the lack of a Statement of the Case. The issue of service connection for headaches is also remanded as additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to outstanding service treatment records, need for VA examinations, and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has found that the Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety during the appeal period, but the VA examinations did not adequately address whether these conditions are related to service. The claim is remanded for a new VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from January 20, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining federal employment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied multiple times due to the character of his discharge, but were reopened and granted effective June 24, 2015.,PTSD with alcohol dependence (in full remission) was granted effective June 24, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, is being reviewed.