PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, was denied. The Veteran also had her initial rating for urinary incontinence increased to 20 percent from July 24, 2012 to July 7, 2014, but later decreased to 40 percent from July 8, 2014 to September 30, 2014 and then to 60 percent since October 1, 2014. The cervical spine disorder claim was remanded, as was the rating for lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim was also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence in their respective examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination in May 2013, and a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the October 2012 VA examination is inadequate for determining service connection due to a lack of opinion regarding the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an examination with an appropriate clinician.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his PTSD and hypertension. The DIC claim is dismissed, as the Appellant withdrew her appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim and service connection for PTSD, finding that new evidence supports a link between the Veteran's in-service sexual trauma and her current PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. A new VA examination is required.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment due to an overpayment in VA compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral arm numbness and traumatic brain injury were dismissed. The appeal for an initial PTSD rating was granted, but the claim of entitlement to a higher rating prior to September 26, 2014, and since that date remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU due to evidence of worsening symptoms. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records, and a VA mental health examination will be scheduled.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disorder, bilateral cataracts, hypertension, psoriasis, peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, and hearing loss. The appeals are related to secondary service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for arteriosclerotic heart disease and PTSD, as well as an earlier effective date for the grant of a TDIU, are being remanded due to incomplete adjudication.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other conditions, should be remanded for further action due to incomplete service treatment records and the need to obtain additional information from SSA.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of an initial disability rating for acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran's statements regarding his symptoms are not credible.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the circumstances of the Veteran's fall and death, which is necessary to determine if his service-connected disabilities contributed to his cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded because a more recent examination is needed to assess the current severity of her condition. Her TDIU claim is also remanded due to inadequate notice and for further development.