PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was not reopened, and the claim for an acquired psychiatric condition including PTSD and depressive disorder NOS was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his PTSD is being remanded because the VA has not provided him with an updated examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, as the evidence did not show a relevant in-service incident that led to the development of the condition.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for residuals of TBI, service connection for psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and an initial compensable rating and a rating greater than 30 percent from April 12, 2016, for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Further development is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression was reopened due to new evidence, and the Board found that these conditions are related to his military service. Service connection is now granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection for PTSD were denied. The right wrist and left knee disabilities are rated at the minimum levels, and there is no indication of a new or material issue that would warrant reopening the claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including addressing service connection for a left eye disability and earlier effective dates for various benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and the Board finds that his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and psychiatric disabilities other than PTSD due to a lack of a current diagnosis. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, aggravated by his herbicide exposure and alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, as the July 1978 incident was determined to be a result of the Veteran's own misconduct.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. For the entire appeal period, a 70 percent rating for PTSD with depression and alcohol use disorder is granted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions did not have an in-service onset and are not etiologically related to active military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral knee disorders, rendered him unable to work in any active or sedentary position he might have been able to obtain with his background. The Board has granted an effective date of January 19, 2011 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 9, 2015. Since then, it has caused deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and left thumb disability due to lack of evidence regarding service connection. The Veteran is also awaiting resolution of a Federal Circuit case that may affect his claim for bronchitis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% since October 11, 2016. The effective date for TDIU was set to the same date due to meeting the percentage requirements.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer was not treated during the period from April 3, 2013 through October 27, 2015 and thus denied a compensable rating for this time frame. The PTSD claim is remanded as an addendum opinion is needed to determine if there is a link between service and current symptoms.