PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was granted, but the claim itself remains denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for alcohol-induced depression was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, increased coronary artery disease rating, and PTSD were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran's heart condition has been consistent throughout the appeal period.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.,Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the July 2014 rating decision. The Veteran's headaches are currently rated as non-compensable prior to January 23, 2017 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran's PTSD remains rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder with anxiety and mood swings due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's reported stressors and for further examination to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD service connection is granted with an effective date of March 9, 2001. The appeal for DEA benefits is denied as the earliest possible effective date is March 9, 2001 due to his permanent total disability from PTSD. Service connection for myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating.,Issues related to headaches and right foot disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this claim.

The Veteran's right foot disability, due to a gunshot wound, is rated at 10 percent and denied for an increased rating. The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 70 percent disabling since August 31, 2006, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder NOS is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board has also remanded several other issues including service connection for sensorineural hearing loss in both ears, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, back disability, and radiculopathy. The issues include increased ratings for PTSD and back disability, as well as the effective date for radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher schedular and/or extraschedular ratings for PTSD and a TDIU prior to July 17, 2015. The issues on appeal are whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability, and for obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking the current disability to military service, including noise exposure. The Veteran's PTSD was also remanded for a new evaluation as his symptoms have worsened since the last examination.