PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 8100.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (claimed as anxiety/nervous disorder) is granted with a retroactive effective date of August 27, 2009. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for this condition must be remanded to obtain additional records and address the issue of whether he timely filed an appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a higher rating for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened and needs to be reassessed with a current VA examination.

The Veteran's MDD and anxiety were not shown during service, nor are they related to his military service. The Board denied the claim for service connection as there is no separate pathology to connect to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD should be remanded due to lack of adequate VA examinations and outstanding treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 13, 2011, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him incapable of performing employment duties.

The appeal to reopen a service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran's statements as to his hearing problems upon service discharge and continuing after service are presumed credible, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that new evidence supports these claims.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with recurrent major depression is rated at 70 percent since August 15, 2012. The Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted due to the severity of his disability. Additionally, the Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's PTSD increased rating claim is being remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's back disorder may be related to service, but more information is needed. Her PTSD symptoms also require additional evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding the severity of his PTSD, as well as whether his unspecified depressive disorder is related or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical questions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and whether it was incurred in or related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding the severity of his PTSD, as well as whether his unspecified depressive disorder is related or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating prior to August 3, 2017.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 10, 2013 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. However, the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating remains pending and needs to be remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is found to be related to his in-service stressors. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the period prior to April 18, 2008.