PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid gland disease and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted, but a remand is required to obtain an opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of performing his activities of daily living and require regular aid and assistance to protect him from hazards.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus are found to render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are currently rated at 70 percent prior to September 16, 2014, and from February 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating during these periods.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, but generally functions satisfactorily. The Board finds the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS, depressive disorder NOS, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The issue of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability was also remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for peptic ulcer disease and posttraumatic stress disorder were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD, right ankle DJD, right ankle laxity, painful scar on the right ankle, and linear surgical scar on the right ankle are all being remanded for further evaluation. Additionally, his TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, and sarcoidosis due to potential issues with the evidence provided. The Veteran's mental health conditions are being reviewed further by an addendum opinion, while his sarcoidosis is being evaluated again to determine if it was misdiagnosed during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to January 24, 2014 for PTSD is being remanded due to improper consideration of a misfiled VA examination report from another veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% prior to March 3, 2015. The TDIU claim has been granted with an effective date of June 12, 2012. Service connection for a back condition is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to a finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and a traumatic brain injury due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset and nature of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but not for bilateral hearing loss or PTSD with major depressive disorder.,An effective date prior to September 25, 2007 for service connection of PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and psychosis. The decision found no verified in-service stressors or other events that could link the current conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, a neck condition, and TBI. The Veteran's PTSD is linked to his military service, the neck condition is presumed due to head trauma during service, and the TBI was caused by an incident in 1990.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was remanded due to the submission of new evidence and his request for AOJ review.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and low back disorder, along with other conditions, make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete records and the need for verification of the Veteran's periods of Active Guard and Reserve (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Guard and Reserve (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are currently rated at the lowest possible levels, with no higher ratings granted. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.