PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found it does not warrant a higher rating due to occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a duodenal ulcer disability and PTSD as they require further examination and development. The Veteran will need to provide his complete service personnel file, updated VA treatment records, and any relevant medical evidence showing a diagnosed psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, had its onset during service and is related to an in-service injury or event. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent has been denied. The hypertension claim has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and TDIU due to lack of recent VA examination, failure to appear at scheduled examination, and need for updated treatment records. The Veteran will be asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 and undergo a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of migraine headaches, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new examination to address the full scope of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and their possible relationship to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from September 2014. Additionally, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and a need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, effective October 14, 2016. The rating remains in effect for the entire duration of the appeal.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, and service connection for PTSD is granted. The issue of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been raised and requires further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as related to in-service stressors. The Veteran's arthritis claim, including back, arm and shoulder conditions, is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for further development due to the Veteran not being properly notified of VA examinations related to his service connection and increased disability rating claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left calf muscle disability, right elbow disability, colon cancer, erectile dysfunction, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a prostate disability and psychiatric disability (including PTSD) has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for a back disability and PTSD has been denied. The rating for the back disability is currently at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but an initial rating in excess of this has been denied prior to June 6, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is dismissed as it is a freestanding claim that cannot be filed after one year from the original decision.