PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (to include depression), and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features did not require hospitalization or convalescence after May 31, 2013. The appeal for an extension of a temporary total evaluation beyond May 31, 2013 is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including cyclothymic disorder and PTSD. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously diagnosed as PTSD and now reclassified as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, was granted with a March 27, 2013 effective date.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the Veteran's dishonorable discharge from active military service. The tinnitus claim is granted, but other conditions are being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus due to inconsistencies in medical records and incomplete factual premises in previous VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's period of service aboard the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard and to attempt to independently verify a stressor incident.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no earlier effective date than August 8, 2014, the date her claim was received.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for traumatic arthritis and PTSD were denied. The rating for traumatic arthritis was not higher than 20 percent, while the rating for PTSD was not higher than 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease, have rendered him unemployable due to his inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of various conditions, including onychomycosis, sleep disorder, right thumb disability, psychiatric disability (likely posttraumatic stress disorder), pes planus, chest pain, and back disability. The VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether it is related to service. Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified in-service stressor for PTSD and because the Veteran's diagnoses of adjustment disorder and depression need further clarification. The VA examiner is required to review the claims file, consider only the verified in-service stressors, and provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and dysthymia, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was not reopened and denied.,The Veteran's candidal infection of the skin is rated as noncompensable, with no higher rating granted.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, increased ratings for shoulder and ankle disabilities, asthma, and scars are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to PTSD is granted, subject to the controlling regulations governing monetary awards. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is granted as service connected, with no specific rating assigned and effective date not determined.