PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, delusional disorder, depression, and PTSD. The decision found that a current diagnosis of PTSD was not based on verified stressor in service, and that other diagnoses were not related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and a VA examination to address the possibility of a personality disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining vocational rehabilitation records and proof of annual income.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders, other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for an effective date prior to April 23, 2010, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status have become moot.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder are found to have contributed substantially or materially to his drug overdose death, warranting service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for prior to June 11, 2009 was granted based on his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. Davis and any VA medical facility in Arizona where he has received treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for PTSD, but service connection is not granted as there is no established diagnosis of PTSD. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as it is not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claims are denied as the service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 9, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected PTSD was granted, with a current evaluation of 70 percent effective November 2, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee, meniscal tear and tendonitis of the right knee, kidney condition, and PTSD have all been denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have been granted, but the Veteran is seeking higher ratings. The service-connected disabilities meet the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the initial disability rating for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing at the RO for issues including an increased disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with acne, service connection for arthritis of the right hand and knees/shoulders, PTSD, and TDIU.