PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for increased PTSD ratings and TDIU due to incomplete records, including those from SSA.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to unresolved legal and factual questions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence for determining whether the Veteran's current left hand disability and psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right thumb disability, or for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD. The TDIU claim was also denied as there is no evidence showing he could not secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to January 28, 2012. The Board found the VA examinations inadequate and ordered additional examination on his low back disability and associated radiculopathy.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include depressive disorder NOS and anxiety disorder NOS.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and depression. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination to provide more information about his conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD, associated with substance abuse, is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service assault, finding reasonable doubt and granting the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection to an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied because she was discharged under dishonorable conditions and her current mental health diagnoses are not related to events during her second deployment to Somalia.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor disorder, is caused by or related to his active duty service. The Board has granted the claim after considering all evidence and affording the Veteran the benefit of doubt.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of his employment history.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD despite conflicting evidence from his VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient efforts by VA to obtain corroborating evidence for the Veteran's claimed PTSD stressor event.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran experienced in-service stressors related to his duties as a nurse, including witnessing severely wounded soldiers and being attacked by the enemy in Iraq. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that no claim was filed before August 31, 2009. The effective date remains at August 31, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective November 22, 2002. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran served during the Los Angeles riots and claims his current mental health condition is related to this service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that a VA psychiatric examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current PTSD is related to her in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks is rated at 70 percent, effective prior to April 8, 2016. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the service-connected PTSD with panic attacks.

The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder and recurrent major depression is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.