PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is currently rated at 30 percent disabling. The symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the disorder or any other mental health disorder. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and Boeck's sarcoidosis were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on employment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was diagnosed during service and is presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board found that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy, which supports his claim for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a diagnosis of PTSD. The VA will schedule an examination and review the records to determine if service connection can be granted for the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment for the entire period on appeal. The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and reopened the claim for hepatitis C, finding that new evidence supports reopening of the hepatitis C claim. The Veteran's PTSD is related to in-service personal assault events, while his hepatitis C may be related to service but requires further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and thyroid disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to active duty service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his death, specifically addressing whether it was aggravated by the condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and for compensable disability ratings for scars on the left knee and right lower abdomen have been withdrawn. The appeal regarding an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD has also been dismissed as there is no evidence of entitlement to such an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, GERD, DJD of the right foot, hypertension, and arthritis of the AC joint of the right shoulder were denied as there was no credible evidence supporting her claimed stressors or diagnoses. The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD based on in-service stressors related to his military service in Vietnam. Service connection is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and translations of Spanish documents.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30% for the period from April 12, 2011 to August 4, 2014. The Board found that the symptoms have more nearly approximated a 50% rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of service connection and compensation for PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder. The case is being remanded to review whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a February 2007 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, and he is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and his PTSD rating was increased to 70 percent. The decision on the PTSD issue is based on evidence that supports a direct relationship between the disability and service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, skin cancer, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board has determined that the Veteran meets criteria for a 50 percent evaluation prior to October 1, 2015, and a 70 percent evaluation thereafter for his PTSD. However, the issues of service connection for hypertension and skin cancer are not addressed as they were previously resolved in favor of the Veteran.