PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete documentation of LOD investigations and conflicting medical opinions regarding the lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the RO has granted a higher rating. The claim for service connection of schizoaffective disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but denied them on the merits.

The Board found no evidence of a confirmed stressor related to service, and the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms are not otherwise related to his military service. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or major depressive disorder incurred in service. The evidence did not support the claimed stressors and there was no medical opinion linking any diagnosed psychiatric condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address whether the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, were aggravated by active service. The Veteran is entitled to a new VA opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was found to have manifested with occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher evaluation. The current rating of 50% is granted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is for an increased rating for PTSD. The Board previously denied a higher rating, but the Court has remanded the case back to the Board due to procedural issues.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed PTSD is not related to his service, and he has other diagnosed psychiatric conditions. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are related to his service. Service connection is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining more specific details about the Veteran's claimed stressor event and attempting to corroborate it. The Veteran is also asked to provide any relevant treatment records from VA or private providers.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VCAA notice and the need for a VA psychiatric examination regarding the Veteran's claimed personal assault in service. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional evidence relating to his claimed personal assault.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and dental disorders have been reopened, but service connection has not been established. The throat and sleep disorder claims remain unresolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dental problems, a heart disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals were based on direct service connection criteria.