PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain relevant medical records and provide a new opinion from the VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of an in-service sexual assault and court-martial. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's employment prior to June 5, 2013 was not considered substantially gainful due to his service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the Veteran's employment did not constitute marginal or sheltered work environment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal due to satisfaction with the rating decision granting Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and permanent service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but his claims for back, right knee, and left knee disabilities have not met the criteria for service connection.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, but vacated the portion of the decision that denied a higher rating. The Veteran's symptoms include suicidal ideation, panic attacks, anger issues, and social isolation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his service-connected DJD of the right foot.,The Veteran's respiratory disorders are related to service exposure to asbestos. His current COPD and asthma are at least as likely as not caused by in-service asbestos exposure.,The Veteran's back disorder is related to a back injury sustained during an incident involving his right foot, which he claims occurred while on active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol dependence were consistently manifested by symptoms such as depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, and impaired impulse control. His social interactions were significantly impacted, leading to isolation from his family and avoidance of crowds. The Board found that the Veteran's condition warranted a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is not service-connected, and thus, there are no acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD to address. The appeal for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a mental disorder, to include PTSD and depression, that is related to service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and PTSD have been granted service connection. The depression claim is still pending as new evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial disability rating of 70 percent from January 14, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 5, 2008 and is granted.

The Board found no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, leading to a denial of service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA medical examination to assess the current nature of his PTSD, including symptoms such as irritability, anger, impaired impulse control, delusions, hallucinations, and suicidal ideation. The case will be readjudicated after this.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from December 8, 2005 to January 20, 2010.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development of his VA treatment records and service treatment records. The Board will then re-adjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his psychiatric diagnosis and a new VA examination regarding erectile dysfunction. The issues on appeal include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, initial disability ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy.