PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for manic depression and PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The individual unemployability claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that TDIU benefits are warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, malaria, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU and has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for a stomach condition and residuals of head concussion. The Board will also consider the need for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD with depression and anxiety, due to military sexual trauma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's in-service stressors need to be verified and a VA examination is required to determine if his current acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new VA treatment records and outstanding treatment records from a Vet Center. The Veteran's PTSD rating remains at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), a sleep disorder, and migraine headaches due to inadequate examination reports and missing in-service noise exposure records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been reopened, and the appeal is granted to that extent. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing a VA examination.

This decision denies service connection for PTSD and COPD. The Board has expanded the claims to include bilateral ankle, feet, and hand conditions. Service connection is denied for these additional issues as well.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded due to a lack of an initial VA examination.

The Veteran's service records show diagnoses of several acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. However, the VA examinations did not provide a clear diagnosis and opinion regarding these conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain new, adequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded two issues: the first is to increase the evaluation of PTSD from 70 percent to a higher level, and the second is to establish an earlier effective date for the current 70 percent evaluation. Both issues require additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to military sexual trauma (MST) in service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 16, 2017, reflecting significant impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if an increased rating or earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, sinusitis, and sleep apnea are remanded as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to the lack of a specific in-service stressor being established.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative submucous resection and rhinoplasty for deviated septum is remanded.