PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and opinion regarding his claimed psychiatric disorder and skin cancer.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum available rating under the applicable diagnostic code. The evidence does not show that his disability more closely approximates the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, effective from February 22, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records, particularly from his recent mental health treatment at the VA. The claims for TDIU and NCS pension are also inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with associated Major Depressive Disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment, but her right knee disability was not caused or aggravated by her service-connected left knee and bilateral ankle disabilities.,Service connection for the Veteran's right knee strain is denied as it is less likely than not that the condition was caused or aggravated by her service-connected left knee and bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were withdrawn by the appellant at her hearing. The claims of entitlement to service connection for lymphoma and skin cancer are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and additional treatment records, as well as clarification of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is service-connected as secondary to his PTSD. His bilateral shin splints are rated at 10% each, and his PTSD warrants a 70% rating.

The Veteran's PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders have been rated at a 30 percent since March 11, 2015. The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, hepatitis C, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The decision found that new evidence did not establish a nexus to service in some cases.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and dysthymic disorder, to include depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety, resulted in total occupational and social impairment prior to October 8, 2012. Since then, the symptoms have been productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board also found a positive nexus between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and her in-service sexual assault, granting service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD, is related to military sexual trauma in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current 50 percent rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 4, 2016. The VA found that the Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred during active service and are not etiologically related to an in-service injury or event.