PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for alopecia and PTSD due to lack of current disability related to the conditions, despite a conceded in-service stressor event. The Veteran's private and VA treatment records did not show any diagnosis of alopecia or PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 9, 2015.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board denied the TDIU claim as there is no evidence that his service-connected conditions alone prevent him from obtaining or maintaining such employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran seeks an effective date earlier than January 28, 2011 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board finds that the proper effective date is the date of receipt of the claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.,The Veteran seeks an effective date earlier than January 28, 2011 for a higher evaluation for psoriasis. The evidence shows systemic therapy with immunosuppressive drugs starting more than one year prior to the date of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's service includes combat experience in Vietnam.

The January 2005 rating decision denying PTSD was found to contain clear and unmistakable error, leading to a grant of service connection for PTSD with an effective date of October 25, 2004.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression. A TDIU is granted for the period prior to September 22, 2014, and a rating in excess of 60 percent for left knee disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's left knee arthritis is granted as secondary to his service-connected injury to Muscle Group XIV. His PTSD and GSW residuals are not rated higher than the current levels, but he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's symptoms to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at a maximum of 50 percent, and the Board finds that a new examination is needed to determine if he deserves a higher rating.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for headaches is granted, and the cases of lumbosacral sprain, TBI, and PTSD are remanded due to worsening conditions.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, but has remanded the case to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and mood disorder. The case is remanded for a supplemental VA opinion regarding the Veteran's COPD.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition has been reopened, but the Board finds that an earlier effective date is not warranted. The Veteran was denied service connection in August 2008 and did not appeal this decision.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee arthritis is also remanded due to insufficient examination findings.

The Veteran's death was not related to his active duty exposure, and there were no claims pending at the time of his death. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is remanded due to inextricability with accrued benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and personnel records.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine condition, left hand condition, acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and residuals of cold injury of the right foot.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and medical opinions due to incomplete records and inadequate examination findings.