PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, migraines, left ankle strain, tinnitus, hypertension, costochondritis, allergic rhinitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis are all rated at the maximum schedular ratings. The Veteran's Restless Leg Syndrome is rated as 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation, and his chronic arthritis of the left shoulder and hand is granted. The appeal for these conditions was decided in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's PTSD is linked to an in-service stressor, while his BHL and tinnitus are not attributable to his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 50 percent disability rating prior to January 17, 2008. Since then, the rating has been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and retrieval of relevant private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review, including obtaining medical records and considering new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination, and a remand is necessary to obtain an updated assessment of his condition.

The Veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has already granted a 70 percent disability rating, but the Veteran still wants a higher rating. Additional evidence was recently added to the file and needs to be considered before making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the severity of his knee conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for ischemic heart disease (IHD) prior to April 13, 2012 and from July 18, 2012 forward has been dismissed. The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective February 8, 2012 to November 11, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise and service connection for PTSD is granted, as it is related to military sexual trauma experienced during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for scrub typhus residuals has been granted, but the issue of PTSD remains pending and will be remanded.,Service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to insufficient evidence at this time.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records, including missing service treatment and personnel records. The case will be returned for further investigation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and therefore denied service connection for PTSD. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate examination.