PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye condition is a congenital defect and does not warrant service connection. For his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection as no competent medical opinion supports a link between any current psychiatric condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Additionally, a VA examination is required to determine if chronic fatigue syndrome is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is not service-connected due to a lack of medical nexus between his current condition and his period of active duty.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to personal trauma experienced during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral foot disability and right ankle disability are pending and will be remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's symptoms are related to her military service, including sexual assault and racial harassment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examinations. The issues of service connection for PTSD, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, a scar residual of an erroneous vaccination, and residuals of a concussion are on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from the Birmingham Vet Center and any outstanding records. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the evidence obtained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service combat experiences and grants service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran did not provide sufficient information to establish a diagnosis or stressor related to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss are all service-connected. The right knee condition is reopened and found to be related to service, while the left inguinal hernia is also found to be related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is found to be etiologically related to his service in Vietnam and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted, but the RO needs to determine if his condition has worsened and schedule a VA examination for this purpose. The appeal is being remanded.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD as a result of military sexual trauma while in service. The case is REMANDED to obtain an examination and medical opinion regarding the existence and etiology of the claimed PTSD, including whether it is related to her active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated private treatment records and conducting VA examinations to assess the current severity of service-connected PTSD and the combined impact on employability prior to July 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent for the period starting February 16, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to report for a scheduled VA examination, and his entitlement to TDIU is inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The case is being remanded to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.