PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression, is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on her psychiatric conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder all stemming from an alleged in-service MST.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and his TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and a skin condition as secondary to his psychiatric disorders. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD related to service stressors and that the Veteran’s major depressive disorder did not have onset in or be otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% and his pseudofolliculitis barbae at 10%. The hearing loss condition remains at 0%. The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder and headaches, to include secondary to service-connected tinnitus due to conflicting evidence of record. The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service stressors are found to lack credibility.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be the cause of his erectile dysfunction, and he is granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD. The Veteran also has been granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease have been rated at 70% disabling since May 27, 2011. The Board finds that these conditions alone are sufficient to prevent the Veteran from securing or following any form of substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for a TDIU due to missing VA treatment records and unavailability of medical records. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a disability rating of 70 percent effective June 12, 2018. A total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) is also granted as of that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of alternative forms of evidence.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO due to incomplete service treatment records and need further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, and there is no evidence of unemployability solely based on these conditions.

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

Service connection for allergic rhinitis and PTSD has been granted.,The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of allergic rhinitis started in service, outweighing conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse and dementia was productive of occupational and social impairment prior to September 8, 2009. The Board granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent disabling for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of the Appellant's service dates and nature, including whether he had qualifying service in the National Guard. The claim will be further developed by verifying his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA) periods.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, and his claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating.