PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent level, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence and need for further examination. The issues of service connection, rating assignments, and examinations have been returned to the RO.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as service connected.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain a new VA examination for PTSD, as the previous one did not meet DSM-5 criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it meets the criteria for service connection, with a current diagnosis and link to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD evaluation is being remanded for additional consideration of the evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective October 24, 2008. The rating for bilateral hearing loss was increased to 40 percent from November 12, 2012.

An initial 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence prior to November 17, 2014 is granted. Ratings in excess of 10 percent are denied for DJD of the left and right feet, as well as traumatic arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, left hip, and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD is being examined to determine if it was caused or aggravated by his in-service left knee injury and fear of Libya attack during service. His hypertension and erectile dysfunction are also being examined to determine their relationship with his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective March 12, 2012. The Board also granted TDIU based on the combined rating of PTSD and other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to a diagnosis linked with his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with depression and secondary alcohol abuse, as well as his claim for TDIU. The remand is due to the need for further VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's PTSD and determine if he qualifies for a TDIU. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate nexus opinion and incomplete service personnel records, particularly regarding the Veteran's reported stressors in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for higher PTSD evaluation, service connection for alcohol abuse and depression, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since April 9, 2010. The Board finds that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his combination of service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an increased rating for tension-type headaches, and a TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.,The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated employment and educational records.