PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's depressive disorder and updating the claims file with any recent VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that this rating adequately compensates for his symptoms. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of additional evidence submitted by the Veteran. The issues on appeal are whether new and material evidence was received to reopen a PTSD claim, and entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The examiner concluded that his symptoms are better attributed to an antisocial personality disorder rather than PTSD.

The Veteran is granted TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected personality disorder, which make it difficult for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since April 29, 2008 and remains at that level as of September 28, 2015. The evaluation is based on the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depression (PTSD), has been granted. The effective date of the grant is not specified.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Video Conference hearing before the Board.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and remanded it for further development. The Veteran will be notified if additional action is required.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The issues include seeking increased compensation for PTSD, service connection for shoulder conditions secondary to PTSD, and a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification of his hearing preference and subsequent scheduling. The issues include rating adjustment, service connection claims, and reopening of previous claims.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, with the Board finding that his current PTSD is related to his active service. The cervical spine disability, left arm radiculopathy disability, and migraine headache disability claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, psychiatric disorder, and right second toe/foot disability. The case is therefore REMANDED.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 50 percent disabling since April 12, 2011. The Board finds that the criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of right hip subtrochanteric bursitis and PTSD due to military sexual trauma, resulting in a denial of both claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 100 percent disabling since July 21, 2009. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is moot.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination for his bilateral hearing loss and issuance of a Statement of the Case regarding the issues of reopening his enlarged prostate claim and service connection for PTSD.