PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a TBI and increases in the ratings for PTSD were denied. The Board found that there was no current disability associated with service connection for TBI, and the PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and unspecified personality disorder. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of a psychosis or establish that any current psychiatric condition was incurred in service.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to the severity of his symptoms being already addressed by the current rating. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted for the period from January 26, 2012 to November 11, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD, and additional efforts are needed to obtain his service treatment records and personnel records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, finding that entitlement to benefits arose on January 3, 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder as these conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to military experiences. The claim was reopened due to the submission of new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective October 2, 2012. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating.

An increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted.,The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and CFS due to Gulf War service and exposures therein is granted, but the appeals are remanded for further examination and review.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is also remanded.,The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection, and a separate 20 percent rating for his left knee disability based on moderate recurrent subluxation and lateral instability is granted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has been remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from December 9, 2009 to August 26, 2014. The Board has found that the Veteran meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating during this period due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's PTSD-induced alcohol abuse is found to have contributed substantially and materially to his development of pancreatic cancer, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 29, 2011. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted from October 1, 2013.

The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted as of August 28, 2006, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted as of August 28, 2006, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor. The VA will attempt to obtain records from the CID and review them before making a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and PTSD as they are related to service. Additional evidence is needed, including updated VA and private treatment records, and a new examination by an appropriate clinician.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection was granted for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Board found in favor of the Veteran based on the presence of current disability and symptomatology related to his service-connected condition.,The effective date for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus was denied as there was no evidence of a claim prior to August 14, 2012.,An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,A higher than 70 percent rating for PTSD was denied as there were no additional symptoms or complications beyond those already established by service connection.,The Board found that the Veteran had not provided new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD or DM, and due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted from April 20, 2006.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD is granted as incurred in wartime service. The issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, heart disability to include hypertension, GERD, and skin cancer are remanded.