PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating from August 11, 2010 to December 3, 2013. A higher rating is denied since December 4, 2013.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, are granted as service-connected due to a finding of personal assault during service. The Board found the evidence in equipoise regarding the occurrence of the alleged sexual assault.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other non-PTSD conditions such as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, depression, dysthymia, and unspecified insomnia. The claim is based on credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service stressor involving witnessing severe burn injuries.

All pending claims for service connection and increased ratings are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship between her military service and her diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated VA treatment records. The issues include service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and a heart condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating, and the case is remanded for further evaluation of his PTSD and atrial fibrillation. The TDIU issue is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he has a history of stable employment and is unable to work due to his nonservice-connected back disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA examination and clarification of the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has determined that there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and remands the case for further examination to determine if a current DSM-V PTSD diagnosis exists.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to lack of confirmation of a tank fire incident at Fort Hood, Texas. The case will be sent back to VA so they can contact Fort Hood directly and verify if there was such an event. If confirmed, the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA mental health examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar affective disorder are rated at 30 percent, but the Board has granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired mental disorder. The appeal is granted on the basis that new and material evidence was received, but the issues are still pending as they have been remanded.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective January 1, 2010. The reduction of this rating was improper due to actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50% for the period prior to September 14, 2011. For the period from September 14, 2011 to February 8, 2012, a rating of up to 70% was granted. The Veteran's TDIU and SMC were also granted effective September 20, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the right shoulder disorder claim. The psychiatric disorders including PTSD, anxiety, and depression were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Service connection for major depressive disorder was granted.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and panic disorder, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such disorders.