PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of 30 percent for PTSD at a hearing before the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to issues with scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for left heel spurs, right heel spurs, and hypertension have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Tinnitus has been granted as service connected.,PTSD has been granted as service connected.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD and has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded due to its inextricability with the current evaluation of her disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (ischemic heart disease and PTSD) have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, so he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, despite meeting the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as bilateral hand scars. The evidence now shows current diagnoses of these conditions and a credible in-service injury that could be related to these disorders.

The Veteran's brain tumor residuals are granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits application documents. The Veteran's employment information is also requested.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, has been granted. The appeal to reopen the pension claim was also granted, but the higher rate of pension is denied due to the Veteran's income.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, a depressive disorder, and an anxiety disorder, is granted. The claim remains pending as the May 17, 2017, VA Form 9 constitutes a timely substantive appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection for a back disability, neck disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded as there is insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for depression was granted. Service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding sufficient evidence to link his current diagnosis of PTSD to in-service stressors. The Veteran was awarded service connection based on new and material evidence submitted after previous denials.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy and PTSD have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have worsened, necessitating new evaluations to determine appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity.