PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD (to include anxiety and depression), were denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD. The acquired psychiatric disorder was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, were granted service connection based on reopening of the claim with new evidence. Service connection for bilateral cataracts is pending as it was not addressed in this decision. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional development is needed, including obtaining VA records and authorization for additional medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that there is no competent medical evidence linking these disabilities to his period of active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorder and the current severity of his service-connected low back disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, authorization forms for SSA records, and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received, allowing the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to be reopened. The August 2012 VA medical expert opinion supports a finding that the seizure disorder was related to the in-service head injury.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Social Security Administration disability benefits records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have significantly worsened prior to June 19, 2008, leading to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% evaluation effective February 22, 2006. He is also entitled to TDIU prior to June 10, 2006.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to issues with obtaining SSA records and VA examinations, as well as other procedural matters.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to a complex history of psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, personality disorders, PTSD, depression, and other conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since February 9, 2012. The VA determined that the symptoms do not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a chronic back disorder, tinnitus, PTSD, hypertension, and sleep disorders. The decision also addressed issues related to entitlement to a total evaluation for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and his symptoms of fatigue, hypersomnolence, memory loss, loss of concentration, and muscle pain are attributable to an undiagnosed illness due to Gulf War Syndrome. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his reported in-service stressors.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have any symptoms of residuals of an appendectomy during any period of active service and that his currently diagnosed low back disorder is not related to active service. The claims for psychiatric, shoulder, muscle spasms and joint pain, and migraine headaches were also addressed but are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 1, 2001 for the award of a 100% schedular evaluation for the Veteran's PTSD with depression.