PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The back condition, bilateral foot condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD) are all under review.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal for all conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation for his service-connected PTSD, including sleep disturbances, is being remanded due to the lack of recent VA outpatient treatment records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection, except for the claim of an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are associated with his active duty service in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, but the Board is remanding to obtain additional evidence related to this condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and hepatitis C have also been reopened. The Board is remanding these claims as well due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has referred a motion for clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the August 2008 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD to the RO. The earlier effective date claim is held in abeyance pending the outcome of the CUE claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lateral/medial epicondylitis and hyperlipidemia was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for PTSD, thoracolumbar spine IVDS and degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left ankle sprain, cervical spine strain, right shoulder sprain, right shin splints, left shin splints, hemorrhoids, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome was denied. The Veteran's PTSD disability rating prior to September 27, 2012 was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a Board hearing in January 2017.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since March 26, 2014. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for consideration of whether he meets the criteria for extraschedular TDIU prior to August 1, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (excluding PTSD) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between any of these conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% for the entire appellate period, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities prior to October 28, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since July 2, 2014, due to total occupational and social impairment caused by symptoms such as neglect of personal appearance, depression, impaired judgement, chronic sleep impairment, and inability to establish effective relationships.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, a higher rating for ED and SMC, and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The service connection claim is based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies with the Veteran's mailing address and the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The TDIU claim for the period prior to September 30, 2015 was denied as the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and his current depressive disorder. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about his alleged stressors, and a VA examination will be conducted to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.