PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD related to his active service, and the Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise regarding this claim. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to lack of objective evidence supporting more severe impairment. Service connection for back and left knee disorders are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and increased PTSD ratings have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting a direct or secondary relationship between his conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right shoulder strain and DJD, postoperative prostate cancer, residuals of appendix surgery with scars, and erectile dysfunction, are rated at 90 percent combined. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unemployable due to their severity and impact on his ability to work.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining psychiatric medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, pulmonary fibrosis, and dementia, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence supports his claim for a TDIU.

The Board found no current diagnosis of a mental disorder, and the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for PTSD or DDNOS. The appeal was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% rating.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating for the entire appellate period.

The Veteran's PTSD disability picture from February 22, 2012 to April 15, 2014 approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to psychiatric symptoms including suicidal ideation and obsessional rituals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 11, 2017. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of TDIU prior to this date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, particularly regarding her claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The effective date issue remains on hold until further notice.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her low back strain and PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, were denied as there is no current diagnosed disability for VA purposes and the claimed stressor was not corroborated by credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but did not cause total occupational and social impairment from February 28, 2006 to February 5, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining VA treatment records and any relevant lay statements.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, but finds that he has a current diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. The Bipolar Disorder is not linked to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, nightmares, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for PTSD effective April 13, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.