PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to August 28, 2013. The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for PTSD from February 1, 2012.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back condition due to new and material evidence. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions and needs further examination for both sleep apnea disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and if it is related to an in-service stressor. The Veteran needs to be examined by a psychiatrist to clarify these points.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TBI, effective from August 29, 2011. The decision is based on the date of receipt of the original claim.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder. The issue of establishing eligibility for VA treatment pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for several issues, including reopening a previously denied asthma claim and increasing disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The TDIU issue is also being remanded due to insufficient information about the Veteran's employment history.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examination and lack of proper reasons for denial.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to pending examinations and requests for additional information.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD and remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and potentially relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to May 30, 2013 and from August 1, 2013. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a permanent and total evaluation, and the claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The rating for Opioid Dependence remains denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and review of new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total impairment. The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim of increased evaluation for PTSD is remanded due to worsening symptoms and the need for a new VA examination. The service connection for migraine headaches has been granted, so this issue is not in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD and peripheral neuropathy disabilities are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination closer to his residence.