PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder has been rated at 70 percent since October 5, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to July 28, 2016, have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to incomplete medical records. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood; however, total occupational and social impairment has not been shown. The criteria for a rating in excess of the current 70 percent rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myocronic epilepsy with mitochondrial myopathy was reopened, and the Board found that there is a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. Service connection was granted for this condition. The Veteran's PTSD was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and entitlement to TDIU benefits related to his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of new medical evidence. The AOJ must review this evidence and ensure all relevant VA and private treatment records are obtained.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The claims for bilateral elbow and left knee disabilities, as well as diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and anger issues, have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD prior to February 8, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 70 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and another VA examination to determine if his bilateral hearing loss disability is related to service. The issues include seeking service connection for both PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder injury, and left arm injury are related to service. The broken ribs claim will be addressed as a direct service connection case.

The Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to her service. The Board finds that the evidence is in a state of relative equipoise on all material elements of the claim, including the nexus requirement.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his mental health conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, or bipolar disorder and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service stressor and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, neuropathy of left lower extremity, and neuropathy of right lower extremity. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.,Regarding the acquired psychiatric condition claim (including PTSD and dysthymia), the Veteran's current mental health records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for such conditions, and the VA examiner could not provide an opinion without speculation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II has been withdrawn.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition is denied as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of such disability.,Service connection for right foot condition is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service.,The claim for increased rating for pterygium remains pending and requires further examination.