PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 100 percent since April 11, 2016.,The Veteran's bilateral varicose veins of the lower extremity are currently rated at 40 percent since September 18, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had PTSD related to his service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including depressive disorder, personality disorder, and PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen service connection claims, as well as the claim of entitlement to cause of death. The appellant must clarify her intention regarding substitution or accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's alcohol use disorder, finding that it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD and panic disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD related to a personal assault during her active duty for training (ADT) in July 1984 is granted. The Board also found sufficient evidence of other acquired psychiatric disorders, but these are not separately service connected.

The Veteran's discharge was due to misconduct and he did not serve a full term, thus his Under Honorable Conditions (general) discharge is not a bar to VA benefits. He has also been denied service connection for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, right eye enucleation, and other conditions, are found to preclude substantially gainful employment prior to March 2, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and dysthymic disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding in-service stressors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now pending again, and the AOJ must verify his claimed stressors with appropriate records repositories.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current conditions began during service or were related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's Schmorl’s nodes of the lumbar spine are found to be etiologically related to her active service and service connection is granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, thus an increased rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The issues of service connection for lateral epicondylitis and cubital tunnel syndrome are remanded due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, with symptoms including suicidal ideation and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships. The Veteran also received a 50 percent rating for migraines.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities, including OSA, knee disabilities, and psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's claims were denied as he did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other chronic acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further investigation and clarification of her incarceration status, as well as an audit of her pension account. Additionally, there is a need to ensure proper notification regarding her right to appeal the overpayment of $18,692.07 in pension benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and a higher evaluation is requested. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD from December 6, 2008. The appeal regarding a higher rating prior to January 21, 2016 is remanded due to insufficient discussion in the Board decision.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to September 15, 2010 and February 8, 2013 for service-connected psychiatric disability were denied as there was no legal basis for the claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional information and verification of in-service stressors, as well as an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.