PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is already at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent. The right knee disability and psychiatric disorders are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including shoulder, back, neck, hip, knee, foot, otosclerosis, tinnitus, heart, prostate, thyroid, diabetes, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The reasons given are that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 18, 2013. The rating was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for anxiety disorder, PTSD, or a psychiatric disorder superimposed on a personality disorder. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection and require further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating, effective July 26, 2010. The decision is based on the Veteran's total occupational and social impairment due to his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating over 30 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea but has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a psychosis to establish eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone is found to be of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.,Due to the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities (PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus), he meets the statutory housebound criteria for SMC benefits.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, depression, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and PTSD is granted. The appeal for service connection for gastroparesis is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has been withdrawn by his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence being added without a waiver of AOJ consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is now remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and his TDIU claim are both remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression with Anti-social Personality Disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right ear hearing loss is granted. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise as to whether the Veteran’s right ear hearing loss is related to his service, and thus grants service connection. For PTSD, the case is remanded due to changes in symptoms warranting a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and review of his treatment records.

The appeals regarding service connection and disability evaluations have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective August 19, 2010. The claim for COPD remains pending and will be remanded.