PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder prior to April 28, 2011 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 50 percent. The evidence does not show that he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation solely by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The evidence did not verify the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors, thus failing to meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for shingles is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service occurrence or a nexus to service.,Service connection for PTSD is denied due to the lack of a current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed stressor occurred during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to his military service, and this claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of his discharge in February 2012. He also received a grant for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and psychiatric disabilities (PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety) are remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination for determining the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including substance-induced mood disorder with depressive symptoms. The Veteran needs a new VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of October 31, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation solely due to service-connected disabilities as of that date.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for dizziness, right ankle disability, left knee strain, right knee strain, thoracolumbar strain with sacroiliac degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left ankle ligament strain, and PTSD. The remand requests additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to lack of a definitive opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to suicidal ideation and other symptoms falling within the current 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board also remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a higher rating for depression with PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney requesting withdrawal of these appeals.

The Board has determined that new evidence does not warrant reopening the claim for service connection of prostate cancer. The Veteran's right index finger disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds additional development needed to determine if a compensable rating should be assigned. The issue of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and sleep disorder) is remanded.

Service connection for PTSD and insomnia is granted. The Veteran's right heel scar remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal seeking to establish that he filed a timely notice of disagreement (NOD) with the November 2007 rating decision was denied. The Board also remanded several issues for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased evaluation for PTSD, and as a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in April 2016. The claim will be adjudicated based on the evidence of record.