PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional service records and a retrospective medical opinion. The effective date of service connection for PTSD is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted an increased rating to 70 percent.,The Veteran is granted entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of TBI and PTSD have been granted. The rating for PTSD has also been increased to 70 percent.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and bilateral hip condition, finding no evidence of in-service injury or relationship to service. Service connection was granted for PTSD.,PTSD was found to be related to the Veteran's military experiences and fear of hostile activity during service.

The Board has determined that new evidence received since the last final denial supports a diagnosis of PTSD and grants service connection for this condition. The Veteran's anxiety and depression are also granted as secondary to his diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a rating of 50 percent. The skin disorder issue is remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for TBI and an earlier effective date for PTSD were denied due to untimely notice of disagreement, failure to report for a VA examination, and lack of entitlement prior to the filing of claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and its relation to service. The claim will be reviewed with additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is remanded for further examination to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.,Service connection was also denied for PTSD due to lack of a diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse in remission to include nicotine dependence is rated at 100 percent for the entire period on appeal.,Service connection for a skin disability, presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange, remains pending and will be further evaluated.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including dysthymia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is not found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and PTSD are currently rated at 40 percent each, but the Board finds that no higher rating is warranted as there is no evidence of exceptional hearing impairment or significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was initially rated at 30 percent prior to July 29, 2008. From July 29, 2008 to March 31, 2014, the rating was increased to 70 percent. After that date, a higher rating of over 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective August 31, 2015. The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to issues with the effective dates.

The Board has denied service connection for a right leg disability due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service. The case is remanded for further development regarding an acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia and PTSD, including consideration of alcohol abuse.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including back condition, cataracts, hearing loss, tinnitus, sinus disability, hypertension, stomach condition (including dysmenorrhea), sickle cell anemia, thyroid disease, and psychiatric disabilities. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as it was caused by noise exposure during service.,PTSD and depression/anxiety are granted on the merits, with a reasonable possibility of being related to service based on credible testimony and medical evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in work, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood. The Board granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD.