PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including prostatitis, memory loss, refractive errors of the eye, wrist condition, sinus bradycardia, hypercholesterolemia, ischemic heart disease, PTSD, sleep apnea, left elbow scar, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right hand middle finger acquired deformity, bilateral peripheral retinal degeneration with dysfunctional tear syndrome and vitreous floaters, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The claims were denied as there was no competent evidence of a service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent effective January 14, 2011. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and occupational/social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO to schedule a video conference hearing at the Nashville, Tennessee Regional Office. The Veteran's claim for TDIU remains under appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise with respect to whether these conditions are related to events experienced during service. Service connection was not established for Polyploidy Dermal Nevus Head Lesions (benign neoplasm of skin).

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and he has service connection for tinnitus. The Board also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD and for readjudication of both his increased rating claim and TDIU claim.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals, which was deemed effective when received by the Board.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and depression, as new evidence supports a current diagnosis. The claims for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and Parkinson's disease are also granted.

The Board has ordered a more contemporaneous examination due to changes in the Veteran's PTSD symptoms since his last VA examination, and requested that any mental health treatment records be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder NOS, was granted. His appeal for a higher evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss is pending.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on January 23, 2011, were not for a medical emergency of such nature that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to his health. VA facilities were feasibly available at the time and he did not seek preauthorization from VA.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since June 3, 2004. His tinnitus is service-connected and rated as secondary to his hypothyroidism. The Veteran's bronchitis is not compensable but warrants a rating of 100%. Other conditions are either not shown or do not warrant increased ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, effective February 2008. The rating has been increased from the initial grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and readjudication of his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective November 30, 2007. The rating for PTSD alone does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in active service and granted. The right foot and left foot disabilities are still pending for increased rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for service connection for Periodontal Disease has also been denied as there is no evidence of a dental disability due to trauma or osteomyelitis related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to her military sexual trauma. The issue of secondary service connection for headaches is left unresolved as there was not enough evidence provided by the VA examiner regarding the relationship between the non-sinus headaches and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as further consideration of his TDIU claim in conjunction with his PTSD rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his variously diagnosed skin disabilities and artery disability (stroke).