PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The Veteran should also be scheduled for examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD with TBI, traumatic arthritis, right ankle disability with scar, and other disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to April 25, 2016. The claim for a grant of total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 19, 2014 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral arm weakness, bilateral cataracts, and renal failure was denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,PTSD service connection was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral arm weakness, bilateral cataracts, and renal failure was denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,PTSD service connection was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder, are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The VA has remanded the case due to new evidence and a claim for TDIU, but did not change the initial rating of 50% for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and opinion regarding service connection for respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma) and psychiatric disorders (PTSD, schizophrenia). The Veteran's COPD and asthma are not presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection is being considered under a direct analysis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a combined effects medical opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities prior to July 23, 2014.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, as his current diagnosis may be separate from his anxiety disorder (PTSS). The VA will schedule a new mental health evaluation to assess these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a non-researchable stressor incident involving a vehicle accident in November 1970. The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders is being reviewed with additional efforts to locate relevant records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and no evidence to support her contentions of sexual assault.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that there is no credible evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right knee condition and bipolar disorder has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence or further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any neurological disability of the lower extremities, including whether it is related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted service connection, and he is awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and anxiety disorder NOS. The case is being referred for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to February 25, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran also seeks TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities but the evidence does not support this claim.