PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his fear of hostile military activity caused by in-service stressors. The Board also found that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is not directly related to his service, but may be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, hydrophobia, anxiety, and depression was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD. The other conditions are not considered to be related to service.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU since April 1, 2011 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder, and his claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not related to service, and his cervical spine and left knee disorders are not related to service.,Service connection was denied for all three issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder, but not for a bilateral foot disability.

The Board has found new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's statements and medical records showing a current psychiatric diagnosis are considered new and material, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD, had its onset during her active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of any current bilateral foot disability, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was withdrawn, and the remaining PTSD rating claim is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is found to be etiologically related to his active duty service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher rating. The VA examiner found that his symptoms have worsened and he has difficulty maintaining employment due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, but the evidence does not show that his disability renders him unemployable.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and his currently-diagnosed anxiety disorder did not begin during, or for several years after, his active duty service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is not established.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and potential reconsideration of the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and sleep disorder due to the need for further development. The Veteran's service records indicate potential stressors that may support a diagnosis of PTSD, but the VA examiner must provide an opinion on whether these criteria are met.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating prior to December 6, 2010 due to service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The cataracts claim remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and affording a VA examination. The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was aggravated by her second period of active duty service. The cervical spine/neck disorder and headaches were not incurred or aggravated during service.