PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, or mood disorder, as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any such condition and there was no nexus to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder due to military sexual trauma (MST), finding that there was no evidence linking her current psychiatric disorders to her active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and PTSD, but remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of current severity for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and carpal tunnel syndrome, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation as of December 16, 2006.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and back disability, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to missing records. The VA will conduct a new search for all relevant documents and provide the Veteran with an opportunity to submit any missing records. A new VA examination is also required for both PTSD and back disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is not service connected, and his PTSD is rated at 70%.,PTSD benefits are granted with conditions but an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder are rated at a 70 percent disability rating prior to June 4, 2014. A higher rating is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to service. The Veteran will need to provide private medical records and VA will request additional service personnel and medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (including alcohol abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety) due to incomplete service records. The AOJ is required to obtain all relevant service treatment records and personnel records from January 1960 to January 1990. They are also instructed to clarify the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. Additionally, a psychiatric examination must be conducted to assess the nature and etiology of any current mental disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.,A 10 percent rating, but no higher, is granted for a sprain of the right third finger PIP joint due to pain without limitation of motion.,Service connection for costochondritis (Tietze Syndrome) is denied as there is no evidence meeting the service connection requirements.,The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, left shoulder impingement, and chronic lumbar strain are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left ear hearing loss, and initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's headache diagnosis and severity, as well as the need for updated VA outpatient records. The Veteran will be provided with additional examination and review of his medical history.

The claim for TDIU is dismissed as the Veteran's PTSD has been granted and his left arm disability rated at 100% since May 1, 2007. The increased rating claim for the left arm is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain records from Brooke Army Medical Center and for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to an in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and cannabis abuse is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for further development, including scheduling the Veteran for another examination.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that the Veteran did not have any acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD related to service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.