PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and/or a special home adaptation grant is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's pending claim to include an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and clarification of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

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

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder were granted an effective date of September 28, 2010. The TDIU was also granted with the same effective date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his combat experience.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 20, 2012. The appeal is for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an updated VA examination to determine the extent and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder(s).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, related to his service. The preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and cancer of the abdomen was denied. The Board is granting this claim.,The Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability and residuals of a chest injury were also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and hypertension remain under consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood and Anxiety.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development due to the need to consider statements regarding stressors and service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with consideration of his statement about mood problems in service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 28, 2016. The RO granted a higher rating for PTSD from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 50 percent since November 8, 2005. The claim for TDIU is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability is not service-connected, and his PTSD with MDD warrants a rating of 70% since October 19, 2007. The TDIU claim prior to March 10, 2014, is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and lumbar spine disability are not service connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The Board also found that the Veteran's current low back condition was less likely caused by or aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating from March 24, 2009 to October 31, 2013. The Veteran was also granted TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since July 27, 2016. The current rating is appropriate given the symptoms described.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated.