PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70%, and the Board has limited its consideration accordingly. The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records, as well as scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for a right elbow condition and PTSD, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for diplopia, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his active duty service in Afghanistan. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to a lack of diagnosed PTSD or other acquired psychiatric disorder besides major depressive disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claims for service connection of right knee condition, left knee condition, low back condition, costochondritis, and PTSD. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU prior to February 19, 2016. The Board finds that his combined disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, CFS, and COPD. It granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD from June 30, 2015, but denied a higher initial rating or TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. However, it was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor and the Veteran does not currently suffer from a current psychiatric disability that can be linked to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to additional development being necessary.

The claims for PTSD, Depression and Stress, Left Knee Disability, and Low Back Disability have been granted. The claim for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to March 28, 2014 and 50 percent thereafter. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of the disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or chronic fatigue syndrome, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.,For the joint condition (claimed as Gulf War Illness) and muscle condition (claimed as due to Gulf War Illness), an addendum opinion is needed regarding whether they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip condition, left knee condition, and PTSD due to insufficient evidence in some cases and because updated examinations are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, specifically PTSD. The VA needs to schedule a new examination and provide an updated opinion based on DSM-5 criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, seizure disability (episodes), and PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since January 1, 2014, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the April 2017 grant of service connection. The Board has also granted a TDIU based on his PTSD. Service connection for Right Shoulder Disorder and Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy remains pending as additional evidence and clarification are needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability and incomplete verification of in-service stressors for PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, Berger's disease, and pancreatitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent, but no higher.,Left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy have both been rated at 20 percent.,PTSD from July 22, 2009 to July 11, 2011 was granted a 100 percent rating.,PTSD from October 1, 2011 and thereafter has also been granted a 100 percent rating.