PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no current psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including anxiety disorder and depressive disorder. The evidence did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD as per DSM-IV or DSM-V.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorders. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's PTSD claim, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging a new examination. The TDIU claim will be considered in conjunction with the increased rating claim.

The Board denied service connection for depression with sleep problems, night sweats, and suicidal ideation as secondary to PTSD. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 10, 2017, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his unemployment is due to leukemia diagnosis and treatment. The TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a 100% disability rating.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, but did find credible evidence that the Veteran experienced traumatic events during service. However, the most persuasive medical opinion concluded he does not have PTSD. The Veteran was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorders, but not PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Bipolar II disorder, and Depression is being remanded due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD, migraine headaches and bilateral high frequency hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of the date of his May 22, 2012 claim for an increased rating.,PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 30, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and left hip disability were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical evidence and conduct an examination to assess the combined impact of the Veteran's service-connected conditions on his employment capacity. The appeal is currently in process.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for service connection for pancreatitis before the Board could issue a decision. The remaining issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and unexplained bleeding are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to May 4, 2011 and at 70 percent from that date. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,From May 25, 2012 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD remains rated at 70 percent. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran was granted TDIU prior to May 21, 2010. The claim for TDIU after that date is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss (prior to July 9, 2013), CAD, left calf scar and shell fragment wound residuals, left lower extremity lateral plantar sensory terminal latency, right thigh meralgia paresthetica, headache disability, and low back pain have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied, and his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to service for either condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to a combat stressor consistent with his active military service in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA treatment records and providing him with VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any diagnosed right leg disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.