PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and has denied an increased rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction. The left knee shrapnel wound scar is rated as noncompensable, while PTSD is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus need further evaluation due to potential progression of symptoms since his last VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD due to pending development and potential changes in the evaluation of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, bilateral knee arthritis, GERD, and chest pain.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to the failure to report for a scheduled examination. The examiner must determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder had its onset in service, was caused by service, or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to May 9, 2016 and denied any higher rating thereafter.

The VA has remanded the case due to concerns about the current severity of the veteran's PTSD, and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD and major depressive disorder with psychotic features, is rated at 70 percent prior to May 22, 2014.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, both on a schedular and extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD prior to February 1, 2011. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the Veteran's increased symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various psychiatric disorders and other conditions. The main reasons are that VA examiners have not provided sufficient opinions on whether these conditions are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including PTSD, MDD, a left knee condition, respiratory issues, and a skin condition. The cases are being returned to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's COPD and hypertension were denied as not related to service.,PTSD was remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The claim will be further evaluated after additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 50% rating. The right knee and left knee disability claims are remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion, and the TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the knee claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information and a further examination to clarify the diagnoses present during the pendency of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a personal assault stressor and for obtaining VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depressive disorder are being reviewed in light of new evidence.