PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of her claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, most recently diagnosed as Depressive Disorder, NOS, on a secondary basis to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, a new VA examination of PTSD, and readjudication.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no definitive diagnosis of the condition in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining a VA examination and opinions regarding his PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as clarification of his post-service employment history.

The Veteran's PTSD did not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas for the period from August 1, 2007 through April 9, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for proper notice regarding his obligation to provide evidence of a baseline severity of his sleep apnea in order to establish entitlement to service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to her in-service sexual assault and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other psychiatric conditions are not related to his military service, as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor. The current psychiatric disabilities were determined to be due to non-service-related causes.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his combined disability rating is less than 60% and he cannot maintain substantially gainful employment due to his disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and a mood disorder, NOS, with mixed symptoms. The evidence supports that his current diagnoses are related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent evaluation for the entire appeal period, effective from February 22, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and denied his requests for higher initial ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn, and the VA has awarded him a 70 percent rating effective December 6, 2004.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be remanded to allow for further action and consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are related to his in-service stressors, which occurred during Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey. The Board finds that the criteria for establishing service connection have been met.