PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence indicating that the Veteran may have an acquired psychiatric disability, including mood disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The VA will provide a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The esophageal condition has been rated as 30 percent disabling. There was no indication of a need for convalescence due to surgery related to the esophageal condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are found to be due to military sexual trauma, which is considered presumptive under VA law.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection decision is made as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 5, 2015 did not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board found the evidence insufficient for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 24, 2007. The Board also granted a TDIU rating effective from August 24, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to inconsistencies in his employment history reported on his VA and SSA applications.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since January 28, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether his PTSD alone precludes him from employment.

The appeal for service connection and increased ratings has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and PTSD have been granted a 70% disability rating, effective September 5, 2018. The Board also granted TDIU effective September 19, 2014.

The Board dismissed the claims for diabetes mellitus and temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days. The claim for service connection for depression was reopened, but not granted. The claim for PTSD was also reopened, but not granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability including depression, anxiety, and insomnia is remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for PTSD and an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD, but remanded due to need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left carpal tunnel release, bilateral eye disorders, PTSD, fibromyalgia, hemorrhoids, and seasonal allergies. The Veteran will need additional examinations and evaluations for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and service. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records, and a VA examiner is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected back, shoulder, PTSD, and ulnar neuropathy disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to December 4, 2014. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and his claim for TDIU are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records. Additionally, a VA opinion is needed regarding the impact of his service-connected diabetes and peripheral neuropathy on his employment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and benign hypertrophy of the prostate associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, finding that there was no current disability meeting the criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has increased in severity, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current level of disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right knee disorder, and higher ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities affecting both the sciatic and femoral nerves are being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his diagnoses and etiology. Effective dates prior to November 16, 2012, for the assignment of 20 percent ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities affecting the sciatic nerve and femoral nerve are also being remanded.

Entitlement to an effective date prior to February 7, 2014 for the grant of service connection for headaches and TBI is denied.,TDIU granted based on service-connected PTSD.