PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD. However, it denied the claim as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder subject to VA compensation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral knee disabilities, and scars, meet the criteria for schedular consideration of TDIU since July 1, 2011. The Veteran is unable to work due to her service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal from this issue. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD is granted. The claim for TDIU benefits due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective February 6, 2009. The Board has granted an initial rating of 100 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 15, 1995 for the award of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and a rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he was granted a TDIU prior to February 28, 2018. The appeal for an increased rating remains on hold as the maximum benefit has been awarded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of a head disability, an insect bite, and right ear hearing loss. The claim for reopening of the right ear hearing loss is granted. Service connection for a back disability and a right knee disability are denied. The case is remanded for further examination regarding bilateral hearing loss, left ankle disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD).

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to in-service combat exposure.

The application to reopen the claims for back disability, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral knee disability have been denied.,The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD was denied, and the effective date for service connection of PTSD was also denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, and adjustment disorder is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran has PTSD as a result of his military service, and therefore grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with psychosis. The rating in excess of 40 percent for left shoulder impingement syndrome remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prolactinoma and acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) do not meet the criteria for service connection. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric, foot, and sleep disorders. The Veteran is required to undergo further examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for PTSD and depression is granted, with the stressor of military sexual trauma (MST) being accepted based on corroborating evidence from other sources. The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the spine is granted at a 20 percent rating effective May 14, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.