PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that the appellant's posttraumatic stress disorder is service-connected as it was incurred during active service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for her knee and leg disabilities, as well as her PTSD. The examination results will determine whether she is entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, right foot hallux valgus, and PTSD. Service connection was denied for a left foot disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to August 22, 2015. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the Veteran's symptoms being comparable to reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for back, neck, left leg drop, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, but increases to 70 percent effective December 18, 2008. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

Your claim for PTSD, persistent depression, and alcohol use disorder has been fully granted. There is no remaining case or controversy as the issue was resolved in your favor.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD, left knee disability, and right knee disability was dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition in service or post-service continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his gunshot wound to the left forearm was denied. His service connection for bilateral hearing loss and posttraumatic stress disorder were granted, but he is still awaiting new VA examinations for these conditions. The Veteran's total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service. The Veteran's PTSD is remanded and an additional VA examination is required.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depression and PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence provided by the Veteran, including VA treatment records and an examination confirming a diagnosis of PTSD. The appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to November 17, 2016, and in excess of 70 percent from November 17, 2016, for PTSD; entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 30, 2009, for an award of service connection for PTSD, including based upon Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) in an August 2000 rating decision; and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 17, 2016.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to initial disability ratings for left ankle strain, traumatic brain injury residuals, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been rated at 70% since July 14, 2015. The Board has ordered a remand to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD and MDD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for depression and remanded it due to need for additional development. The hearing loss claim is also remanded, but PTSD remains unresolved as there was no verified in-service stressor.