PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and MDD, finding that there is no probative evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD or a link between his in-service stressors and his current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination. The issues are also remanded for consideration of entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal of service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and initial ratings for bipolar II disorder with psychotic features and PTSD, spinal stenosis at L4-5, lumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremity, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to June 14, 2016 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an inguinal hernia, bilateral ankle disorder, insomnia, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) due to lack of evidence supporting service connection.,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions as there is no credible evidence linking them to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, service connection for an eye disability and memory loss condition, as well as the effective date of TDIU. Additional evidence will be reviewed, and VA examinations will be scheduled to assess the severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of medical documentation indicating restrictions on activities as a result of his diabetes. The TDIU claim was also remanded due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's functional impairment from PTSD and diabetic neuropathy.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent level, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence and need for further examination. The issues of service connection, rating assignments, and examinations have been returned to the RO.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as service connected.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain a new VA examination for PTSD, as the previous one did not meet DSM-5 criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it meets the criteria for service connection, with a current diagnosis and link to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD evaluation is being remanded for additional consideration of the evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective October 24, 2008. The rating for bilateral hearing loss was increased to 40 percent from November 12, 2012.

An initial 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence prior to November 17, 2014 is granted. Ratings in excess of 10 percent are denied for DJD of the left and right feet, as well as traumatic arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, left hip, and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD is being examined to determine if it was caused or aggravated by his in-service left knee injury and fear of Libya attack during service. His hypertension and erectile dysfunction are also being examined to determine their relationship with his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective March 12, 2012. The Board also granted TDIU based on the combined rating of PTSD and other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to a diagnosis linked with his in-service stressors.