PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C, and denied his claims for service connection for a back condition, cervical condition, PTSD, and major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a back condition, a cervical condition, PTSD, and major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development including obtaining records of psychiatric treatment and scheduling a mental health examination to determine if the Veteran has PTSD or other psychiatric disability, and whether it is due to an in-service disease or injury.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which was diagnosed based on her in-service experiences. The Board has remanded the case to attempt verification of her claimed stressors and to obtain a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and a shell fragment wound to the right side of the head have been reopened. The claim for service connection for vertigo, vision disorder, and TBI remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 28, 2007. The Board granted a TDIU from January 1, 2014 due to the service-connected PTSD.

The Board found no credible evidence of the claimed stressors related to sexual assault or MST, and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and confirming the appellant's current mailing address.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling, and his alcohol use disorder is considered secondary to the service-connected PTSD. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher disability rating or TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and mood disorders, has been rated at 30 percent since October 23, 2003. The Board granted a TDIU effective date prior to December 29, 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating since the date of claim, and his diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20% prior to October 18, 2011, and 40% thereafter. The liver disorder was not found.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, due to a lack of probative evidence corroborating the claimed in-service stressors and no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected and denied his claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD. The TDIU claim was also denied as there were no schedular requirements met.

The Veteran's PTSD with features of depression is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 13, 2016. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 14, 2014.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address recent VA treatment records, assess the Veteran's current sleep disorder and PTSD status, and provide a comprehensive examination of his headaches. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's TDIU claim is part and parcel to his increased rating claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral cataracts and a skin disability are pending. The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and tinnitus.,VA has granted the Veteran an effective date of October 5, 2010 for the award of service connection for coronary artery disease due to his service-connected disabilities in combination. Effective March 4, 2002, VA also granted a TDIU based on the combined impact of multiple service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings remains pending and will be addressed by the Board.,The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for his award of service connection for coronary artery disease. The Board finds that no earlier effective date than March 4, 2002 is assignable due to lack of a prior formal or informal claim within one year of separation from service.,VA has granted the Veteran's TDIU based on the combined impact of multiple service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been addressed. The Board has granted some of the requested increases in rating, but denied others.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and denied nonservice-connected pension benefits. The claim of entitlement to TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional development.