PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's PTSD, hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The primary focus is on determining whether these conditions are service-connected or warrant increased ratings.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and remanded the remaining issues including diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction and hypertension; peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity; peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity; and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The TDIU claim was also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, low back disability, and sarcoidosis of the right lower lip. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors for PTSD, lack of VA examinations for other disabilities, and need for additional development related to exposure to asbestos.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total social impairment. The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD as the evidence did not support a higher than 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for borderline personality disorder was dismissed. The Board remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to October 17, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse, are granted as service connected. The diagnoses are based on in-service personal assault.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, finding no communication or submission prior to August 9, 2011 that could be construed as a claim. The Veteran's original claim was received on this date and he did not file any other claims before then.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, were incurred in service due to a stressor related to his military duties. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a more contemporaneous VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not file a claim for depression within one year of her discharge from service. The current claim for PTSD was filed in January 18, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, GERD, voiding dysfunction due to implant surgery associated with erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and TDIU as part of the increased rating issues. The Veteran is asked to provide updated VA treatment records and complete a VA Form 21-8940. He is also scheduled for VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition, tremors, and an acquired psychiatric condition including PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his service or another service-connected disability.

The Veteran's representative requested that the entire service personnel records be obtained to corroborate alleged stressors. The Board has decided to remand the case for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety is found to be etiologically related to service, including combat experiences. Service connection for PTSD is remanded due to unclear diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Alcohol Abuse have been found to prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. A TDIU is granted beginning January 25, 2012.