PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an initial rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and an initial rating higher than 30 percent for nephropathy. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for clothing allowances is denied because the items claimed (antifungal cream, custom insoles, back brace, and knee braces) are not prescribed for service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his sleep disorder, PTSD, chronic left ankle strain, and unspecified anxiety disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology and severity. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional information about stressors related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for updated medical examinations and records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to potential worsening of the Veteran's conditions. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations to assess his current PTSD, bullet wound to the chest with myofascial pain syndrome, and overall employment capacity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to April 1, 2011, and 70 percent thereafter. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect his disability.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's in-service stressors are conceded, and his diagnosed conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that the Veteran currently suffers from PTSD related to his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 30, 2011 to March 20, 2016. The rating is granted and the effective date is set as of June 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is reopened. The Board finds that the evidence received since the July 2007 rating decision raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim and thus remands both issues.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The claim for an initial higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to August 10, 2016 resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating, which reflects significant occupational and social impairment. The appeal was granted as the symptoms of PTSD have caused deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, and mood.

The appeal for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder NOS and alcohol abuse is remanded due to worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant does not have standing to pursue the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and a claim of CUE in a December 1996 RO decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a personal assault stressor and the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new information.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and no higher rating is warranted.,PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 24, 2017. Higher ratings are not warranted for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and left leg disorder, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.