PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is reopened, and the appeal to this extent is allowed. Service connection for PTSD, including major depressive disorder and panic disorder, is granted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted. The claims for evaluations in excess of 10% for left knee medial collateral ligament laxity, right knee medial collateral ligament laxity, and left knee Osgood Schlatter's disease with infrapatellar tendonitis and osteomyelitis prior to June 2017 were denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded both issues due to lack of VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient information and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder, are granted as they are found to be related to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder NOS and panic disorder is granted. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

Service connection for L3-4 neural foraminal narrowing, L4-5 grade I spondylolisthesis with resultant central and neural foraminal narrowing is granted.,Service connection for bilateral lumbar radiculopathy is granted.,Service connection for tension headaches is granted.,The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is reopened, but the appeal remains pending as it was denied on the merits in October 1981.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his active duty service, while his PTSD may be due to a superimposed disease or injury during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for glaucoma, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sexual dysfunction, PTSD, migraines, and pancreatitis due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, low potassium, and low calcium have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back pain and PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 27, 2012. The Board granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his physical and mental limitations.

The Veteran's last VA examination was conducted over five years ago, and his symptoms have reportedly worsened. The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he is granted entitlement to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, cervical radiculopathy, and mood disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional records from SSA and NARA need to be obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to December 16, 2009. The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and right knee disability. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for heart disability, respiratory disease (COPD), cervical spine and thoracic spine disability, right wrist disability, and bilateral ankle disability remains pending.

The Board is remanding the issues of service connection for low back disability and bilateral knee disability due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is also remanding the issue of service connection for a respiratory disorder other than OSA, including COPD, due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is remanding the issue of service connection for a skin disability due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is also remanding the issues of service connection for sleep disorder and anxiety disorder both related to PTSD due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is further remanding the issue of rating greater than 10 percent for GERD due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete service records, uncorroborated in-service stressors, and a need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of January 31, 2013. His PTSD disability alone meets the criteria for a total disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, so his TDIU claim is denied.