PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the existence and etiology of any current psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's reported stressors events during his eligible period of service from August 1982 to June 2, 1986 need to be evaluated for their impact on his acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is service-connected due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective November 30, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia as secondary to PTSD, and chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to PTSD. The claim for gastric disorder (IBS and GERD) is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar and PTSD. The right knee disability was remanded due to the Court's decision on the presumption of soundness standard. The left knee disability secondary to a right knee disability is also being remanded.

The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD from August 14, 2006, to February 23, 2008. The symptoms included insomnia, avoidance of others, anger, and mood swings.

The Veteran's estate is denied payment of withheld benefits due and payable to the Veteran because they do not fall within the eligible categories for accrued benefits under VA laws and regulations.

The Veteran's malaria was deemed inactive and resolved without any residuals, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran’s service-connected conditions to his cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and TDIU due to PTSD. The Board found that the preexisting right knee condition existed prior to service, was not aggravated by service, and did not meet the criteria for direct service connection. Additionally, the Board determined that the Veteran’s other service-connected disability (right ankle sprain) alone does not make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her low back disability is denied. The Board found that the objective medical findings did not support a higher rating, despite the Veteran's reported symptoms and functional limitations. Her claim for TDIU was granted as she met the schedular requirements and had service-connected disabilities rated at least 60% combined.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, MDD, and alcohol use disorder, is being remanded due to new evidence received by VA and the need for an updated examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of specially adapted housing, special home adaptation, loss of use of hands or feet due to service-connected disabilities are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to determine its current severity and manifestations, as the prior examinations were based on DSM-4 which requires use of DSM-5.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied. Additionally, his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of an increased rating for parasomnia disorder and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's right knee arthritis, right knee instability, and PTSD due to changes in his disability picture over time. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for these conditions have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified in-service stressor for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional information and possibly a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete service records and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's allegations of military sexual trauma (MST) and racism are being considered, as is his claim for migraine headaches secondary to an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and denied a request for an earlier effective date. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective March 28, 2014.