PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD or medication caused him to become obese and gain weight, which in turn contributed to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric condition and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, or any other psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current hearing loss or total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD, but granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to August 9, 2010, and a 20 percent rating thereafter.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background from December 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for further efforts to verify the Veteran's reported in-service stressor, specifically regarding an Airman who reportedly died during training exercises. The Veteran's claim is being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares/sleep impairment, flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, and passive suicidal ideation. The Board granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest schedular rating (100%) since July 22, 2009.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to January 25, 2013, and 70 percent thereafter for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and memory loss. The underlying issues as well as other issues on appeal are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran has any other diagnosed psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and skin disability. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his current symptoms may be related to his active duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran withdrew his service connection claim for PTSD and increased rating claim for MDD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's character of discharge is not a bar to eligibility for VA benefits due to evidence showing he was insane at the time of his conduct in April 1970.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on his ability to work.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, pulmonary tuberculosis with COPD, and PTSD. However, it denied these claims as new evidence did not provide a link between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, including combat experiences in imminent danger areas.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have materially contributed to his death, and the appellant has paid $1445 in burial expenses. The Board finds that DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death are granted, and burial benefits at the service connected rate are also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and depression is related to his active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.