PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with ineffective coping mechanisms is being remanded due to the need for additional VA psychiatric examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is found to be related to service. The TDIU claim is granted as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since July 6, 2017. The appeal for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent on or after that date has been dismissed as the Veteran indicated satisfaction with the current rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, GERD, right and left knee disabilities, and ED are all found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and stroke are found to be related to service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for these conditions is granted on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected duodenal ulcer with vagotomy, pylorplasty, appendectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy. The acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD and major depressive disorder) and prostate cancer are not found to be related to the Camp Lejeune water contamination. Erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of her claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain inpatient treatment records from his military hospitalization and to conduct a VA examination to assess the current severity of his varicose veins. The Veteran also needs additional development regarding allegations of in-service assaults and head injuries.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the July 27, 2013 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD with anxiety, hypertension, heart attack, back condition, left leg pain, and diabetes did not contain clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by subjective reports of sleep impairment and nightmares, avoiding crowds, and suspiciousness since the claim was filed. The preponderance of evidence supports a noncompensable rating for PTSD prior to March 30, 2017.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disabilities resulting from a colonoscopy and subsequent care in October 2012 at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. The Board finds that further examination and development are needed to determine if these conditions were caused by VA's treatment.

The Veteran's PTSD and prostate cancer residuals have not been rated higher than the current assigned ratings of 30 percent for PTSD and 40 percent for prostate cancer, respectively.

The Veteran's PTSD and sleep apnea are service-connected, with the sleep apnea being secondary to his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms result in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with a 50% evaluation effective November 2, 2010. The Board found that no earlier effective date is applicable.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and social anxiety was rated at 70 percent disabling since September 10, 2007 through April 29, 2015. The rating was granted based on the severity of his symptoms as per the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD with Nightmare Disorder is rated at 50 percent disabling since July 26, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep impairment, and disturbances in motivation and mood have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 28, 2010. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.