PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding whether the PTSD aggravated the OSA.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 100 percent for the entire period on appeal. The claim for TDIU is moot as his service-connected disabilities alone do not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since January 31, 2011. The Board found that the current rating of 50 percent is appropriate for the entire appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression due to incomplete medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and OCD is rated at 50 percent prior to January 7, 2011, and at 70 percent beginning on that date. The Veteran also has a separate rating of 60 percent for his alcohol use disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a Joint Motion filed by the Veteran's representative and VA's Office of General Counsel. The appeal is now with the AOJ for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Bipolar disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection for various conditions, as well as a claim for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Board has determined that these claims require additional development and will be remanded to the AOJ.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, with headaches and hypertension issues remaining unresolved.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability evaluation. Further development is needed before determining if the Veteran is entitled to an even higher evaluation or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and will schedule a Travel Board hearing before the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupation tasks.

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

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 70 percent rating effective October 15, 2013. The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and is granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for additional development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. However, after a thorough review of the evidence and examination findings, it was determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing VCAA notice to the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a reduction of his PTSD rating from 50% to 30% was denied.,His claim for an increased rating for PTSD, initially at 50%, was partially granted with a 50% rating effective March 18, 2011.