PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeals for posttraumatic stress disorder and back disability were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Tolosa-Hunt syndrome were rated at 100% effective July 13, 2011. The Board granted an earlier effective date for DEA education benefits based on this rating.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to lack of a current diagnosis and the absence of supporting evidence that the in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, bilateral hearing loss, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, feet disorder, sleep apnea, and vestibular disorder have been denied.,An effective date prior to January 4, 2016, for the award of service connection for these conditions has also been denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, due to the Veteran's account of his in-service stressor being not credible.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, cervical spine disability, an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as anxiety and depression), and PTSD. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, but not higher, for the entirety of the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is a result of an in-service sexual assault, and service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from March 22, 1999 to October 11, 2001. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted effective November 27, 2012. He is also now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has recharacterized the Veteran's claim as service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depressive disorder NOS. The Veteran should be afforded a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating from April 25, 2011. A TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records from Dr. Chad Bates and Dr. John F. Berry.

Service connection is granted for a right knee disability, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability.,A rating of 50 percent, but no higher, is granted for bilateral flatfoot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete hearing transcript and need for additional medical opinions regarding his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a higher disability evaluation, but the decision is remanded due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and medical nexus opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with his education and occupational experience.