PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and whether he qualifies for TDIU. The case will be returned to the AOJ after the examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA examination. The issues of rating PTSD and panic disorder, as well as TDIU, are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and for VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and lumbar strain.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders, is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The issue of reopening a PTSD claim remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent since March 23, 2012 and increased to 70 percent effective May 15, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms warrant a 70 percent rating for the entire period under review.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as there is sufficient corroborating evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and a link between the diagnosed PTSD and these events.

The Veteran's non-service-connected disabilities are of sufficient severity to permanently preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds he is entitled to non-service-connected disability pension benefits.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the ratings and reduction questions for PTSD with bipolar disorder, TBI, migraine headaches, and mechanical lower back strain.

The Veteran's claims for headaches and TBI were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The claim for PTSD with MDD was also denied, but only prior to December 20, 2013; from that date onwards, he received ratings in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, arranging for VA examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities and any acquired psychiatric disorders, and determining the nature and etiology of any diagnosed eye disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of June 10, 2008, the day following her separation from active military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or based on housebound status has been denied as he does not require regular aid and attendance nor is he factually housebound due to his service-connected disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disorder was not present during active military service or to a compensable degree within one year of separation, and is not etiologically related to any incident of service. The claim for respiratory disorder has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis. The Board also found that the Veteran's PTSD did not render him unable to engage or retain substantially gainful employment from June 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the September 2008 rating decision denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss is final, and no new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen this claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and for a determination on the waiver of overpayment issue. The service connection claims will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's current depression is caused by his active duty service and he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to a military sexual assault (MTS), anxiety and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's claims of an MST have been corroborated by multiple VA providers who accepted her reports as credible.