PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in a 70 percent disability rating since August 18, 2016. The Board has found that the evidence does not support an increase in rating or earlier effective date for the PTSD rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent for the period beginning August 26, 2013. The Board denied an increased rating higher than 70 percent prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the evidence is sufficient to trigger the duty to provide a VA examination to determine whether any diagnosed mental disorder is related to or was aggravated by service. The Veteran's statements and medical records support this determination.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding records pertaining to the Veteran's claims and that further examination is needed to determine if his knee conditions, back condition, and psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for a new examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and/or bipolar disorder are being reviewed.

The Veteran's request to reopen her service connection claim for hysterectomy due to uterine fibroids and pelvic inflammatory disease is denied. Her request to reopen her service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder is granted. The Veteran's request to reopen her service connection claim for migraine headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with PTSD is granted as secondary to his service-connected celiac disease and chronic epididymitis. His initial claim for a stomach condition was denied, but he now has service connection for celiac disease effective from November 30, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, granted a 10% rating for right foot hammer toes, and granted a 10% rating for left foot hammer toes. The claim for a compensable evaluation for surgical scars on the bilateral feet was denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD). The claim for service connection for a skin disorder is remanded. Service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, but the claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination to determine if his current diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, requiring a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression). Right ear hearing loss is found to be aggravated by service. Service connection for left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder are not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is denied, but his claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses and their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression and PTSD has been reopened, and the Board finds that his current psychiatric disability is related to his military service. His claim for a higher rating for his left ankle disability remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% for the period from December 5, 2012 to January 28, 2013, and from April 1, 2013 forward. The initial rating of 10 percent for chronic lumbar strain is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. Service connection is denied for alcohol abuse and cannabis dependence.