PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are rated at 20 percent, and his PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to November 25, 2016. The rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from November 1, 2013. The Board granted an increased rating for PTSD and also granted TDIU beginning on that date.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD from November 19, 2011 to May 20, 2015 has been dismissed as the Veteran did not file a valid notice of disagreement or motion for reconsideration with respect to the May 4, 2017 Board decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and tinnitus are being remanded for further evaluation to determine their impact on his employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to combat stressors experienced during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD as due to MST. The case is remanded for a VA examination and further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for PTSD due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion. The case will be returned to VA so they can obtain one.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating from August 11, 2010 to December 3, 2013. A higher rating is denied since December 4, 2013.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, are granted as service-connected due to a finding of personal assault during service. The Board found the evidence in equipoise regarding the occurrence of the alleged sexual assault.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other non-PTSD conditions such as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, depression, dysthymia, and unspecified insomnia. The claim is based on credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service stressor involving witnessing severe burn injuries.

All pending claims for service connection and increased ratings are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship between her military service and her diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated VA treatment records. The issues include service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and a heart condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating, and the case is remanded for further evaluation of his PTSD and atrial fibrillation. The TDIU issue is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he has a history of stable employment and is unable to work due to his nonservice-connected back disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA examination and clarification of the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has determined that there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and remands the case for further examination to determine if a current DSM-V PTSD diagnosis exists.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to lack of confirmation of a tank fire incident at Fort Hood, Texas. The case will be sent back to VA so they can contact Fort Hood directly and verify if there was such an event. If confirmed, the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA mental health examination.