PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% for the entire appellate period, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities prior to October 28, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since July 2, 2014, due to total occupational and social impairment caused by symptoms such as neglect of personal appearance, depression, impaired judgement, chronic sleep impairment, and inability to establish effective relationships.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, a higher rating for ED and SMC, and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The service connection claim is based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies with the Veteran's mailing address and the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The TDIU claim for the period prior to September 30, 2015 was denied as the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and his current depressive disorder. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about his alleged stressors, and a VA examination will be conducted to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a burn injury has been dismissed.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence linking his reported stressors to his symptoms. The Veteran was stationed in Paris, France during a time of hostilities and has provided credible testimony regarding several traumatic events he experienced.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, cholesterol disorder, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), thyroid disorder, and loss of vision in one eye, all associated with exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service or to any event, injury, or illness during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete records from Vet Centers and other providers.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression, is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's reported stressor was credible and consistent with his military service, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder incurred in or related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus partially contributed to his weight gain, which aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Board granted service connection for OSA as secondary to these conditions. However, the Veteran does not have a current seizure disability that is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is dismissed. A 100 percent rating for ischemic heart disease is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The issue of an effective date prior to January 23, 2012 for service connection for ischemic heart disease is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50% and granted a 70% rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has expanded the claim on appeal to one of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnoses include PTSD, major depressive disorder (r/o bipolar disorder), alcohol use disorder, cocaine use disorder, and opioid use disorder. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining a VA addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.