PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, memory loss, and impaired impulse control.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service stressor. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with these conditions.,For the increased rating issues, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an increased rating based on her symptoms and medical records do not support higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, and for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to February 27, 2015, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter, for diabetes mellitus. Another VA examination is needed for both issues.

This decision denies service connection for right knee, left knee, and low back disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% since January 3, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to her military experiences.

The Veteran's appeals for reopening previously denied claims and seeking increased evaluations have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and sleep apnea. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and eye injury have been remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, COPD, and asbestosis due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board has denied service connection for obesity secondary to PTSD and granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, but has remanded them for further development to clarify periods of active service and obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder was reopened and denied. The Board also remanded the case to obtain additional information and conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected due to in-service stressors and consistent with combat service.

A 50 percent rating is granted for PTSD with Depressive Disorder NOS from November 18, 2005. A 100 percent schedular rating is granted for PTSD starting May 20, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as his nonservice-connected dementia was the primary cause of his need for assistance.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities of prostate cancer and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The initial ratings for left and right ankle sprains were also denied, but the rating for left ankle sprain from June 5, 2015 onwards was granted at a 20% level. The Veteran's PTSD claim resulted in an initial non-compensable rating which has been maintained.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for anxiety neurosis with PTSD on an extraschedular basis and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified anxiety and depression. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.