PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) and claustrophobia were denied as there is no competent medical evidence or opinion linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between his current tinnitus and service, thus denying service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is etiologically related to active duty service. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence, including SSA records and VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, and thoracic spine degenerative joint disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable schedular criteria.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his request to withdraw the claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy, atypical chest pain, and hypertension. The only remaining issue is the claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a skin disorder and granted it, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the obtaining of missing VA medical records and a new VA examination to evaluate his PTSD. The claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a seizure disorder, higher initial ratings for degenerative joint disease with osteoarthritis, L3-L5, and osteoarthritis, C4-C6 have been withdrawn. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a VLJ who will be part of the panel deciding his case.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for information regarding the Veteran's application to upgrade his discharge and because the claim of service connection for PTSD is inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational impairment with occasional visual hallucinations and suicidal ideation, but without evidence of total occupational and social impairment. The Board finds that the disability picture more nearly approximates a 70 percent rating.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including major depression. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD and depression in post-service records but his current claims are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for bruxism and a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective May 27, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is characterized by sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, isolation, anxiety, depression, and irritability. The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence supports a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep apnea, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. He also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, which is related to verified in-service stressors.,Service connection was denied for a neurological disorder of the legs due to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of a personal assault during service, and the need for further development regarding service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and a hearing before the Board at the RO.