PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM criteria for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea and a higher rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea related to his military service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including bladder disability, psychiatric disorders (including PTSD and depression), sleep apnea, varicose veins, liver damage, erectile dysfunction, bicep disabilities, knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, low back disability, scar and numbness of the back, right wrist disability, missing tooth disability, eye disability (chronic conjunctivitis), bronchitis, and asthma. The Board found that these conditions are not related to service or do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's PTSD with his murder, and no new and material evidence has been received since the last denial.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD as due to MST. The case will be reviewed after a VA mental health examination is conducted.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU prior to September 26, 2012 due to inadequate reasons or bases in the previous decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of probative evidence showing she currently has this condition.,The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on her need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound, as there was no evidence indicating she required such assistance.

The Veteran's mental health condition, characterized as an adjustment disorder with anxious mood and PTSD with memory loss, has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted with an effective date of February 12, 2008. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and CAD.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, rated at 70 percent since February 10, 2015, is granted with an effective date of January 19, 2015. The Board found that the increase in symptoms occurred as of January 19, 2015, warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, substance abuse, and ulcer. The Veteran's claims are inextricably intertwined with his claim for TDIU due to the need to determine whether he is entitled to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that she does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to her social and occupational impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicide agents, as there is a conflict in medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran has or had coronary artery disease.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's depression may be a separate condition from his PTSD, and needs further clarification through medical examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to warrant a 50 percent disability rating, effective from August 20, 2015. The Board has also remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for substance use disorder secondary to PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and TDIU due to issues with the current evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and coronary artery disease claims are being remanded for further evaluation. The TDIU claim is also included as part of the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are being remanded for further evaluation due to his assertion of worsening symptoms since the last examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, and neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that his combined disability rating meets the threshold for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, hypertension, and jungle rot have been denied.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted but the Veteran is seeking an increased rating.