PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of October 7, 2013. The Board found that the evidence demonstrated a diagnosis of PTSD as early as July 2011 and that it was related to his service-connected back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a seizure disorder (blackouts), headaches, and angioneurotic edema as the Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors or medical diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depression have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, which is why TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100% evaluation for PTSD, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's PTSD warranted such a rating prior to March 2, 2009.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to adjudicate the claims for service connection for vertigo, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss. The Veteran's claims will be remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection of ischemic heart disease is dismissed. The appeals for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD are remanded, as well as the TDIU claim due to the inextricably intertwined nature of these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, particularly PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional VA treatment records and undergo a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination and insufficient evidence to determine if his current PTSD is related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to June 22, 2012, for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for pterygium, right eye, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional evidence was added by VA but not re-adjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD was granted, with a 70 percent rating effective May 13, 2013. The Veteran is also granted entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to his military service.,The Veteran's hepatitis B is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 25, 2014, for service connection of PTSD, hemorrhoids, and umbilical hernia.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for seizure disorder, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and headaches secondary to PTSD. The appeals are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand all issues related to the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records. The VA treatment records and any private treatment records not currently in the file need to be obtained for a thorough review.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and links it to his in-service sexual assault.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding whether the appellant was 'insane' during his time in the Army Reserve, which could affect service connection for psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's stroke residuals are granted as secondary to his service-connected CAD. Service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is denied. A rating of 10 percent is granted for the right arm shell fragment wound residuals.