PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the TDIU claim due to the Veteran's physical and mental disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and her service connection claims. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine if she has any current psychiatric diagnoses, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and whether these conditions are related to her military service. Additionally, the examiner must address whether her psychiatric disorders were caused or aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection due to PTSD, diabetes mellitus with hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss. The claims were reopened on new evidence, but the effective date remains August 29, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD requires additional examination and review, as well as consideration of his TDIU claim. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him prior to October 20, 2009.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for a right shoulder condition and motion sickness. The claim for PTSD was granted, and secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to determine if his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received within a year of his discharge, so the effective date is set to July 31, 1993.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent since May 19, 2011. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including insomnia and PTSD, is being remanded due to inconsistencies in the previous decision. The issue will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD as of November 1, 2013. The effective date is December 17, 2010.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased rating and earlier effective date for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a supplemental opinion regarding whether he sustained a superimposed disability on his pre-existing personality disorder during or as a result of his active duty service. The claim will be reconsidered after the supplemental opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a right ear hearing loss disability. The claim for PTSD was reopened based on new evidence, but the Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor to substantiate the claim. The claim for a right ear hearing loss disability remains pending as it has not been fully adjudicated.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional medical evidence being added, and it is unclear if any of these conditions are related to service or not. The Veteran's left shoulder condition and PTSD have been rated based on their current severity without a higher rating possible at this time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective dates for awards of service connection were not granted earlier than specified.

The Veteran's skin disability is granted as service connected. The issues of secondary service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, loss of memory/concentration problems, and sleep disturbances to include as secondary to PTSD; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); urinary tract condition; and right hand numbness are remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD have been granted. The appeals to reopen the claims for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and headaches are also granted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and secondary substance abuse disorder, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental condition related to his military service.