PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD and denied the underlying claim as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include unspecified depressive disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current diagnoses and active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which grants a higher rating than the current 50 percent. The Veteran also receives TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is also asked to provide additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals was denied as his condition has stabilized with a 60% disability rating. The issue of TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 is moot due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities preventing him from working. For the period after July 1, 2014, the Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his combined disability rating did not meet the threshold requirement for a schedular TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis in conformance with DSM-5 criteria. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) and hypothyroidism are both remanded for additional examination and rating determinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia, are found to be related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from November 21, 2006.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sinusitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been reopened. The Veteran is not service connected for PTSD at this time.,PTSD: Service connection has not been established as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability of PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected PTSD, which makes it impossible for him to obtain and maintain substantial gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting diagnoses and new evidence presented at a hearing, requiring further examination to determine if PTSD and/or fear of small spaces are service-connected.

The Board has denied service connection for lung cancer and remanded the issue of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, generalized anxiety and depression. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to in-service combat stressors.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's PTSD has been evaluated as 50 percent disabling throughout the appeal period. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they did not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder due to circumcision is dismissed. The claim for PTSD is denied. The appeal for respiratory disorder (asbestos exposure) is denied. The appeal for sleep disorder is denied. The appeal for headaches is denied. An initial rating of 20 percent for left ankle degenerative joint disease is granted. Appeals for coronary artery disease, hypertension, corns of the bilateral feet, and hemorrhoids are all denied.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD and knee disabilities. The Veteran needs to provide additional evidence supporting her claims of military sexual trauma (MST) for PTSD, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of her bilateral stress reactions in the lower extremities with bilateral knee impairment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, erectile dysfunction, bilateral foot condition, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and acid reflux. The cases are remanded for additional development.