PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective March 13, 2012. The Board has remanded the case for further development and review.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical records and for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's gout, hypertension, and PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The cases of PTSD and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety disorder is granted. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his alcohol abuse, which may have contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran has a separate upper back condition related to service, as well as whether he has diabetes mellitus type II or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) that is related to his active service.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 11, 2010. After February 11, 2010, the Veteran experienced deficiencies in most areas due to psychiatric symptomatology including suicidal ideation.

The application to reopen the claims for service connection for a back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to assess his condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including MDD and PTSD, hypertension, microscopic hematuria, and actinic keratosis are all granted as service connected. However, the issues of microscopic hematuria and actinic keratosis secondary to herbicide exposure remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent, effective May 4, 2010. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

Service connection is granted for a cervical strain disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, and mood disorder).,The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus. The attorney is entitled to fees based on past due benefits awarded in September 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. The VA is instructed to obtain all outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for a new examination.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 50% to 30%, effective March 1, 2014. The reduction was proper as the evidence showed a sustained improvement in his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymic disorder and borderline personality disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that this rating does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to her symptoms not meeting the severity of impairment required for a 100% rating. The issue of TDIU was also denied as there is no evidence showing she cannot secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 7, 2011, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depression. The Board found that no claim was received prior to this date.