PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional evidence. The examiner will determine if the Veteran meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD, its relationship to military service or Crohn's disease, and whether it was caused by or aggravated by Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD, and his claim to reopen the residuals of CVAs have all been denied. The TDIU claim has been remanded.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as it was incurred during active duty. The right great toe disorder and tinnitus claims are remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder, requires further examination as there is insufficient evidence to make a decision on the claim. The Veteran must provide independent corroborating evidence of his claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for the VA to obtain outstanding treatment records and attempt to obtain Vet Center records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and PTSD. Service connection is granted for these conditions. The claim for cervical spine disability remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, vertigo/dizziness and Meniere's disease due to insufficient medical evidence. The claim for an increased rating for left shoulder strain is also being remanded.

The Veteran's representative and the VA Office of General Counsel requested a remand for further development due to an issue regarding his entitlement to a TDIU rating prior to December 15, 2009. The Board found that referral to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure. However, service connection for PTSD was denied due to a lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal includes requests for an increased evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD and a retroactive effective date. The Board has determined that these issues require further development.

The Veteran's tension headaches are found to be related to his service-connected tinnitus and anxiety disorders.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder and major depressive disorder is found to be related to his service-connected tinnitus, left ankle injury, and anxiety disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left knee arthritis.,His initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the case is returned to the Board for further consideration.,The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks and alcohol use disorder is granted a 70 percent rating. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability and cervical spine strain are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners regarding service connection for COPD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 25, 2015. Prior to that date, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his PTSD and is now receiving an increased rating to 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for PTSD and depression. A VA examination is needed to assess all current psychiatric diagnoses and their relation to service.

The Veteran's appeals seeking increased ratings and an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal.