PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for muscle spasms, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, hernia, ulcers and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression. The claims are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach issues, PTSD, and MDD with panic disorder due to environmental contaminants at Camp Lejeune are remanded. Additional evidence is needed to determine the relationship between these conditions and exposure to contaminants.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened, but the issues are being remanded due to missing medical records and need for further examinations.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for PTSD and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran also receives a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal is granted as the decision to sever service connection for hypertension was improper. Service connection for PTSD is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and manic depression.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was rated at 50 percent from March 26, 2012 to December 19, 2014 and at 70 percent thereafter. The appeal is denied as the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,PTSD with depression has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since December 19, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is granted, as new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board found that the Veteran experienced a traumatic event in Somalia during his active duty service which led to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran experienced sufficient stressors related to racial unrest and fire-bombings in Germany, which could support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD because the evidence did not support his claimed in-service stressors, and thus, he was not entitled to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for sterility is denied.,The effective date of the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease and PTSD prior to April 29, 2013, is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional Vet Center treatment records which may affect the rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD resulting from military sexual trauma, is remanded due to insufficient credible supporting evidence and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has decided that a more contemporaneous VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, are related to his service in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied because he did not meet the criteria for SMC, as his service-connected PTSD alone did not result in permanent confinement to his home or bed.