PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of CUE in the March 1998 rating decision that granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an effective date of September 17, 1997. The Board found no clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The TDIU issue is also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records. A new VA examination will be conducted to assess the current severity of her left knee disability and determine if any right knee or back issues are secondary to her service-connected left knee disorder. The Veteran's PTSD and menstrual claims will also be scheduled for a Board videoconference hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's in-service stressors have been conceded, and a private physician has provided evidence that supports the Veteran's claim. As such, the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to clarify his current diagnoses and determine if any of his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has granted an initial 50 percent evaluation for PTSD with anxiety disorder, effective from August 3, 2010. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to effectively preclude all but part-time sedentary work in a quiet, stress-free environment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 70 percent disability evaluation effective November 5, 2012.,A TDIU was also granted effective July 19, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to May 21, 2012 and increased to 70 percent effective May 21, 2012. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD. An effective date of September 17, 2004 is granted for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other diagnoses, is related to his service. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a diagnosis, an in-service stressor, and a link between them.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and provide proper VCAA notice, particularly for PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling from September 22, 2008. Prior to this date, the rating was 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Statement of the Case (SOC) on all issues raised in his notice of disagreement.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the service-connected PTSD, effective from December 17, 2008. As this renders moot the appeal for an increased evaluation and TDIU, these issues are no longer before the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination, as well as clarification on why less probative value was given to the Veteran's most recent VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a spine disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), or obstructive sleep apnea that is related to his active service.,VA examinations and medical opinions indicate no link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's heart disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, Anxiety, Depression) are both found to be secondary to his service-connected asthma.