PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made regarding the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran was last provided a VA examination over 14 years ago, and his service-connected condition may have worsened since then. A new VA examination is required to determine the current nature and severity of his PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to a stressor during his active duty and considering the consistency of his statements with the circumstances of his service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for TBI and an increased rating for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. Bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and hypertension is granted. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the cause of his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and for a higher evaluation for his right ankle disability due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that further development is needed due to possible worsening of symptoms.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection due to new and material evidence, including a private medical opinion linking the Veteran's depression and PTSD to her military sexual trauma. Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Compulsive Personality Disorder is denied. Service connection is granted for PTSD and Unspecified Anxiety Disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded to obtain a new VA examination to address the etiology of his psychiatric conditions, including whether they are related to in-service stressors or personal assaults.

Your claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been granted and you are now receiving a 30% rating. The appeal is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in your favor.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, non-obstructive coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas including work, family, mood, and judgment between June 1, 2008, and October 2, 2009, and after October 5, 2011. He is also rated as having diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran was found to be unemployable due to his PTSD since July 22, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a higher disability rating for PTSD from March 16, 2012. The effective date of the award of 70% for PTSD was remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA is instructed to obtain all outstanding records and schedule a new examination.

The Board has denied service connection for low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The issue of nonservice-connected pension is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with a total rating effective December 2, 1997. However, an earlier effective date is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for a back condition and an increased rating for PTSD.