PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to decide the claims and requires further development. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, polysubstance abuse versus dependence, psychotic disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD, MDD, bipolar disorder, substance induced psychosis/delirium, and personality disorders are remanded for additional examination and consideration of all available records.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD with depressive disorder and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims will be readjudicated in light of new evidence, including a VA examination from January 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were severe enough to warrant a 70% rating as of April 29, 2012. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise and granted an effective date of April 29, 2013 for the 70% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with anxiety and depression has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to determine if he has any current psychiatric disorders and whether they are related to his service. The hearing loss claim also requires a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on his assertions of in-service trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to an incident in service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,No new and material evidence was received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim regarding whether the appellant's character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits, other than health care under Chapter 17. The case will be remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The Board has granted a TDIU from November 29, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition due to recent hospitalization.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been rated at 70 percent since September 22, 2015. The Board found that the overall social and occupational impairment caused by his disability most nearly approximates a rating of 70 percent but not higher. Service connection for diabetes as a result of herbicide exposure is remanded due to lack of verification of service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The PTSD is linked to combat stressors in Vietnam and Desert Storm, while the anxiety disorder is found to be related to service due to multiple factors including combat exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been granted with a 50% rating. The Board finds the evidence insufficient for an increased rating and remands his claims for back condition and heart disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if hypertension is related to service-connected PTSD, and to assess the current severity of PTSD.

This decision denies service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's sleep disorder, PTSD, degenerative changes L5-S1 spine, bilateral lower extremity sciaticus, right total knee replacement, left knee degenerative arthritis, and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records and Vet Center records. The AOJ will review this evidence before making a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying in-service stressors.