PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has found that service connection is not warranted for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including hypoglycemia, weight loss, diverticulitis, bilateral eye/vision condition (no tears), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to determine if there are any additional medical records or evidence that could support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted effective from February 26, 2014. The Board found that the symptoms existed since March 9, 2011 and assigned an earlier effective date of March 9, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and also denied his claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities. The decision found that there was no legal authority to grant an earlier effective date for PTSD, as the original claim had already been assigned the earliest possible effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since June 28, 2010. A rating of 70 percent was granted for this period.,From June 28, 2010, the Veteran has been unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chloracne, a head injury, and PTSD. The decision found no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, but denied the rest of the claims due to lack of medical evidence linking the conditions to his active service or service-connected disabilities.

All claims on appeal have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals in February 2016.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure a complete record and to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his service-connected conditions or exposure during service contributed to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since his last VA examination in April 2014, and a new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dysthymic disorder, PTSD, and tinnitus has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.,A 20 percent rating is granted for residuals of fracture, right proximal tibia.

Your service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as moot because your benefits are now in full effect.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The effective date for service connection remains July 7, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded his claims for service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inextricably intertwined issues and insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicides. The Veteran is also being asked to provide more information about his alleged exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine condition, OSA, and PTSD due to new evidence received after his previous final denial. The RO must obtain National Guard service treatment records, private medical records, and lay statements from family members and fellow veterans who observed symptoms during service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. The heart condition claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but not higher. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD and its relationship to his military service. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran meets the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD, and whether it is at least as likely as not that any acquired psychiatric disability had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with substance use disorder was denied as his November 2013 VA Form 9, filed after the May 2013 SOC, did not meet the filing deadline and was construed as a new claim. The original rating decision in November 2011 became final.