PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a hearing loss disability. The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and marijuana abuse was rated in excess of 70 percent prior to March 1, 2013 and in excess of 50 percent beginning on March 1, 2013. The TDIU issue is also denied.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private mental health treatment records. The TDIU issue is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining SSA records and confirming the Veteran's posting at Camp Irwin.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA psychiatric examination to determine the current level of severity of her PTSD. The issue remains whether she should receive an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's chronic bilateral lower extremity dermatitis is rated at 60% prior to April 1, 2011, and 30% thereafter. His PTSD remains rated at 30%. The decision also addressed a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to new evidence submitted after the March 2016 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and/or anxiety, cannot be established as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis. The Board acknowledges that he served in combat but lacks supporting documentation.,The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

From August 9, 2010 to June 25, 2015, the Veteran's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder was manifested by no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.,Since June 26, 2015, the Veteran's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder was not manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone have not rendered him unemployable, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he currently works full-time in a self-employed business. The Board finds that the Veteran is capable of performing physical labor required by his job.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied, as the original claim for a nervous condition in 1986 implicitly denied any subsequent claims.,PTSD has been granted with a 70% evaluation since September 27, 2011. The Veteran is seeking a higher initial evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depression was denied as the evidence did not establish a diagnosis of PTSD, and the claimed psychiatric disorders are considered to be related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran was provided a VA examination in March 2016 which did not consider his reported nightmares related to service. Additionally, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder NOS during the appeal period but no opinion on its etiology has been provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and maintain employment. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety, are not service-connected due to lack of credible supporting evidence for an in-service stressor involving military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest possible level of 70 percent, and he does not meet criteria for a higher rating. His other claims have been addressed but are pending further development.