PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal includes the reduction of his PTSD rating from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective March 1, 2018. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD rating issue.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly assess the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, PTSD, COPD, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU. The issues of service connection and rating will be remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an initial compensable rating for ED, and a higher rating for Major Depressive Disorder. The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD, insufficient symptoms to meet the criteria for a 50 percent or higher rating for depressive disorder, and no penile deformity for ED.

The Board has granted service connection for dysthymic disorder but remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to conflicting evidence in the record.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was rated at 70 percent prior to December 15, 2016. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of these conditions, and the Veteran should be provided with a letter about personal assault claims.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since August 30, 2010. The initial compensable rating for hearing loss and tinnitus has been denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea and TDIU have been remanded.

The Veteran is granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD from March 30, 2010 to June 3, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions related to Gulf War exposure is remanded due to unresolved issues and need for further evidence.

The Board is remanding the case due to incomplete development and failure to adjudicate service connection for substance abuse secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's ADRB file must be obtained, and a supplemental statement of the case should be issued.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established based on in-service noise exposure.,PTSD is granted as service connection is established based on combat stressors reported by the Veteran.,Squamous cell carcinoma appeal is dismissed due to withdrawal of claim.,Residuals of total knee arthroplasty and lumbar injury are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now before the Board.,The issues of entitlement to service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability (peptic ulcer disease), acquired psychiatric disability (major depression disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD), diabetes mellitus, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, PTSD, intermittent explosive disorder, and sleep disorder, as these conditions are related to the Veteran's experiences in service. The claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a vision disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The decision also notes that additional records from the Veteran’s active service as well as his Army National Guard or Reserves service should be obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to August 13, 2007 and increased to 70 percent effective from August 13, 2007. The appeal is for a higher initial rating prior to the effective date of the 70 percent rating.

Your initial rating for your lumbar spine disability has been set at 20 percent, and the appeal to increase it further or to get a TDIU is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations. The issues include right bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence submitted. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying the death of a sergeant.

The Veteran's left eye disorder and PTSD are denied. The Veteran is not granted an increased rating for his PTSD prior to March 3, 2017 or from March 3, 2017.

An evaluation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is granted at a 50 percent rating. Service connection for Plantar Fasciitis and Pes Planus is remanded.