PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened, and he needs a VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD rating issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran needs to provide additional corroborating evidence of her in-service stressor, such as records from rape crisis counseling during active duty service. She also needs a VA examination to confirm her diagnoses and determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to evaluate his service-connected disabilities. The issue of service connection for a cervical spine disorder was previously remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, has been denied as there is no verified in-service stressor related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran was granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with cocaine and alcohol dependence, effective September 21, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service, and the Board finds that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's service connection for TBI secondary to his service-connected CAD is denied. He is granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent disabling for PTSD and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as there are no deficiencies in most areas of occupational or social functioning.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of PTSD related to Military Sexual Trauma will be reconsidered after obtaining additional evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted as incurred in service. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also granted as secondary to the service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating for the entire initial rating period on appeal, effective from May 2, 2013. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left leg disorder. Additional evidence is needed from SSA and VA records, and an addendum opinion is required regarding whether the Veteran’s left leg disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected vertigo and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for Hepatitis C and an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a more contemporaneous examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and will consider all submitted records, including VA examination reports and a letter from a private provider.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD with major depressive disorder, is rated at 50 percent effective from October 15, 2014. Prior to this date, the rating was granted at a higher level (30%).