PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeals for right and left knee disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal of these issues at a hearing.,A claim of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability has been reopened due to new evidence. The Veteran's neck disability is found to be related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to new evidence being added to his file, including VA treatment records. The claims include service connection for various conditions related to scleroderma and other disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and back disability render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 20, 2012.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for hepatitis C and PTSD, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is denied for shin splints.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and PTSD), and a cervical spine disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection remains denied as there is no clear evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.,Service connection has not been established for left ear infection, colon cancer, stroke, or low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD, headaches, and left knee disability. The RO will also obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence of current TBI, chloracne, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, or peripheral neuropathy of the right upper or lower extremity. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD related to his in-service airplane crash landing and that it is at least as likely as not that he also has an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression) that is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to verifying claimed stressors and obtaining medical records from Berlin, Germany.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his opioid abuse and/or dependency, which led to his fatal methadone intoxication. The claim is being returned to the RO for further adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange and stressors related to his service at Charleston Naval Base. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information for verification.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered additional development to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal for non-service connected pension was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression. Service connection was denied for shin splints.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the presence of other conditions and symptoms. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety are related to service, including his allegations of handling personal effects of deceased soldiers and moving caskets. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service military sexual trauma (MST), and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.