PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified trauma-and stressor-related disorder; nightmares, is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, thus the claim for a higher rating is denied. The requirement for TDIU has also not been met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 1, 2013.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, as there was no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and the diagnoses were attributed to pre-military childhood abuse.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, and acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience since February 6, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 50 percent disability rating prior to November 29, 2017. The appeal is granted for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD disability rating was restored from 30% to 50%, effective August 1, 2013. The RO reduced the PTSD rating based on new evidence and VA examination findings.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for migraines was granted at 50 percent, while his lumbar strain and tinea versicolor were denied higher ratings. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete records, including employment and National Guard service records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his active service. The Veteran's PTSD claim was granted with a 70% evaluation.

The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not contribute to his death or cause his cardiac arrest, but this opinion is inadequate. The case is being remanded for a more complete VA opinion considering new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and TBI have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since at least November 2009, as he is unable to perform the duties of an executive management position due to his cognitive impairment and social difficulties.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to traumatic experiences during service in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and migraines have been granted higher ratings, but the stomach pain claim is remanded for further development.,PTSD service connection and secondary psychiatric disorder to service-connected conditions are also on remand.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a back disability and denied his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board found that there was no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and concluded that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The claim for service connection for atrial fibrillation has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for a left hip disability, but the other issues have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.