PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD.,The claim to reopen the acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was granted, but service connection remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, effective June 5, 2007. The Board also granted TDIU based on service-connected disabilities prior to April 22, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct, secondary (to PTSD), or presumptive service connection. For his initial rating on PTSD, the Veteran received a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his employment throughout the relevant appeal period is considered substantial.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders are not etiologically related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence obtained after previous decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim. The sleep disorder claim is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to service-connected PTSD.

The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran does not currently meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective January 28, 2016. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA medical examination and opinion to determine the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The claim will be readjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for cervical spine disability was granted as of January 7, 1999.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent and the Board found that a higher rating to 100 percent is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records. The issues of higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are also on appeal.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 24, 2005 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was previously denied in June 1999 due to lack of a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, as new and material evidence was submitted. The claim for service connection for asbestosis remains denied.,The Veteran presented testimony at a January 2017 hearing where he claimed that his current mental health disability is related to his service in Vietnam.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for PTSD, Depression, or Pedophilia. The Veteran's claims were denied as there was no credible evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.