PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as for obtaining SSA records. The issue of TDIU has also been raised and must be addressed in conjunction with the PTSD rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to April 14, 2012, included near-continuous depression affecting his ability to function independently and maintain effective relationships. The disability prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 19, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran was unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities prior to October 29, 2011.

The Veteran's right ankle sprain is currently rated at 20 percent disabling, effective August 14, 2017. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple knee/ankle conditions, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted service connection based on a diagnosed PTSD related to an in-service incident. The Veteran is also found to have other acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, which are at least as likely as not related to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression/dysthymic disorder), and blood deficiency have been granted with effective dates of September 1, 1999, October 9, 2008, and no date respectively.

The Veteran's PTSD and arthritis of the left great toe have been granted service connection. The issue of an increased rating for a back disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is likely the result of his active service.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely the result of his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and polysubstance abuse, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of the Veteran's medical and financial records, including VA treatment records from the Long Beach VAMC and overseas travel verification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any pertinent private treatment records. The AOJ will also make another request to the U.S. Army Crime Records Center regarding his asserted stressor in Germany.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence to support it. The case is now remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has PTSD related to his period of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination. The issues include service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to peptic ulcer disease, rating increases for PTSD and peptic ulcer disease.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment as of January 12, 1988.

The Veteran's PTSD, tinnitus, and hearing loss have been rated as per the criteria. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD, effective March 1, 2013. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is moot due to the restoration of the 100% rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is causally related to his active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, as well as any other psychiatric disorders he may have. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's left elbow condition and PTSD, requiring further examination and analysis.