PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his occupational history.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and chronic depression, due to a personal trauma or military sexual assault. The Veteran provided new evidence that she did not give truthful testimony during her CID investigation.,The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are being remanded for further evaluation due to the progression of his symptoms. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also being added as it has been raised in connection with the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, a psychiatric disorder including PTSD and an adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, and alcohol dependence due to new evidence added to the record after the May 2016 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for the residuals of a bilateral eye surgery due to new medical evidence. The other issues are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA etiology opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death. The Appellant is asked to provide additional information about the conditions he was service-connected for at the time of his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to new evidence received since the last decision. The claims will be adjudicated on a de novo basis.

The Veteran's effective date for SMC benefits based on housebound criteria is denied because the earliest possible effective date is May 1, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA will obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 7, 2009. The Board granted the claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from this date.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to September 13, 2011 due to incomplete action and for referral to the Director, Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (b).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including PTSD, knee disorders, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted service connection as they are related to his military service. The Veteran's PTSD was also granted, but with a 30% initial evaluation.

The Board has ordered a remand due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's ED and his service-connected PTSD, as well as whether any aggravation of ED by PTSD is at least as likely as not. Additional development including new VA examinations is required.

The Veteran's claim for impaired fasting glucose was denied as it is not a disability for VA compensation purposes.,PTSD service connection was granted with an effective date of December 29, 2016. An earlier effective date prior to this date was denied.,An initial PTSD rating in excess of 10 percent was denied.,Bilateral pes planus service connection was granted with an effective date of April 29, 2011. An earlier effective date prior to this date was denied.,Service connection for a skin disability was denied.,Allergic rhinitis was granted as related to the Veteran's active service.,The claims for cervical spine and sinus disabilities were reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the period prior to January 11, 2012, due to significant occupational and social impairment.