PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified psychosis disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and MDD (which includes major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder), is denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 29, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment from October 31, 2007 through October 7, 2011. A 100 percent disability rating is granted for this period.

The Veteran's death was caused by end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which the VA has determined was aggravated by his service-connected gastritis. The Board is remanding the case for further development regarding the service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and mood disorder, as secondary to service-connected gastritis.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation and consideration of his claims, including the issue of TDIU which is inextricably intertwined with this claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressor and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent disability evaluation, effective from April 29, 2016. All other service-connected conditions remain unchanged.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have worsened since his last VA examination, and he should be evaluated to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, migraines, left ankle strain, tinnitus, hypertension, costochondritis, allergic rhinitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis are all rated at the maximum schedular ratings. The Veteran's Restless Leg Syndrome is rated as 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation, and his chronic arthritis of the left shoulder and hand is granted. The appeal for these conditions was decided in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's PTSD is linked to an in-service stressor, while his BHL and tinnitus are not attributable to his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 50 percent disability rating prior to January 17, 2008. Since then, the rating has been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and retrieval of relevant private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review, including obtaining medical records and considering new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination, and a remand is necessary to obtain an updated assessment of his condition.

The Veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has already granted a 70 percent disability rating, but the Veteran still wants a higher rating. Additional evidence was recently added to the file and needs to be considered before making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his disability.