PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder caused deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms equivalent in severity to those corresponding to a 70 percent rating since October 7, 2015. The TDIU claim was denied as the service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from October 7, 2015 to February 16, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU based on his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for an addendum opinion from a physician with occupational and/or vocational expertise.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of hearing loss, foot disability other than flat feet, or a current foot disability other than flat feet. Service connection was not granted for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, vision loss, laxity of the right knee, or recurrent low back pain with history of muscle strain.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection due to a verified stressor event at Camp Lejeune. The claim for headaches secondary to PTSD and exposure to contaminated water remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for PTSD, tinea unguium, and special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, PTSD and prostate cancer are all granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's MDD and PTSD are related to his military service, including an incident where he repaired a malfunctioning oxygen generator on board the USS Ohio. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been rated at 70 percent since December 26, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as the last VA examination was over 8 years ago and there are indications that his condition has worsened.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete or conflicting evidence, and further examination is needed for some issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA psychiatric examination to address the service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The examiner should determine whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted the claim, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to military experiences.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the increased disability rating for PTSD, rated as 30 percent disabling prior to July 16, 2015 and as 70 percent thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, right shoulder disability, OSA, and alcohol dependence as due to PTSD. Service connection was denied for pes planus, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and back disability (scoliosis).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 15, 2015. The Board finds that the evidence supports this rating as it shows significant impairment in most areas due to symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, anxiety, isolation, and hypervigilance.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the December 2011 rating decision, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an updated assessment of his PTSD disability to determine if it prevents him from securing or following gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he is deceased.