PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder is reopened. The skin disorder claim is denied. Service connection for restrictive ventilatory defect remains at a 60 percent evaluation.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities, which have rendered him incapable of maintaining gainful employment. His TDIU claim has been granted effective from August 8, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied his claims for a higher rating and TDIU based on the severity of his symptoms not warranting a higher rating or meeting the threshold requirements for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU due to service-connected disability.

Service connection is granted for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The appeals regarding other conditions are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral spine strain and posttraumatic stress disorder due to incomplete VA examination records and lack of Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, PTSD rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need to review all issues together.

Entitlement to service connection for depression was denied. The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is rated at 30 percent prior to September 29, 2015; 50 percent from September 29, 2015 to May 1, 2016; and 70 percent thereafter.,TDIU was denied prior to September 29, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, left foot disability, HTN, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder. The claim will be further investigated to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA examination and employment information. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to August 20, 2012, but a higher rating is sought.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (coronary artery disease, PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss) make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is not service connected as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's right elbow, cervical spondylosis with left radiculopathy, lumbar spondylosis L4-L5, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, and CTS are not service connected as they are not related to his service-connected right knee tear of the lateral and medial meniscus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if she has any current acquired psychiatric disorder and whether it is related to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal, with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and left great toe disability. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis, credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, or competent medical evidence linking current symptoms to service. The claim for left great toe disability remains pending as the RO has not issued a Statement of the Case.

The appeal of the service connection claim for TBI is dismissed. Service connection for PTSD is granted, and the issue of service connection for headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are worsening and need to be evaluated again. The nature and etiology of his hypertension will also be clarified.,The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his hypertension is related to service. His sleep apnea and ankle/knee/hip disorders may also require clarification regarding their relationship to service.,VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's right and left ankle disorders, right and left knee disorders, left hip disorder, and shortening of the left leg.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with these other claims and must be deferred until they are resolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in his need for aid and attendance and housebound status. Additional development is needed, including obtaining new examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no basis for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right and left plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur with degenerative joint disease are each rated at 20 percent.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent.,Service connection for shortness of breath, lumbar spine disorder, and sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is remanded.,The Veteran's lower back condition was denied in a final November 2011 rating decision.