PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and CCVC records, as the AOJ has not obtained these records despite multiple attempts.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right foot plantar fasciitis, left shoulder acromioclavicular joint degenerative disease with bicep tendonitis and partial subscapularis tendon tear, right shoulder glenohumeral degenerative joint disease (DJD), cervical spine DJD prior to March 2, 2017, cervical spine DJD since March 2, 2017, thoracolumbar spine DJD prior to August 1, 2014, and PTSD prior to March 1, 2017 have all been denied.,The Veteran's initial rating for thoracolumbar spine DJD since August 1, 2014 and PTSD since March 1, 2017 has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain treatment records from the Washington DC VA Medical Center and Silver Spring, Maryland Vet Center for PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Mood Disorder, are remanded for additional development to determine their etiology and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection and an initial rating of 50 percent. The Board has ordered remand for additional development on the issues of increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to PTSD.

The Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD was restored effective February 1, 2014. The reduction of the rating from August 2, 2005 to February 1, 2014 was improper due to failure to observe applicable regulations.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for his service-connected chronic muscle strain/low back pain and post-traumatic stress disorder with depressive symptoms are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his posttraumatic stress disorder is remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records from Ellen Lang. The Board will review the expanded record and determine if the benefit sought may be granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the entire appeal period, and he is entitled to SMC under 38 U.S.C. &#1114(s) due to his other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his representative, thus all claims are dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and a respiratory disability due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and back pain, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board grants TDIU prior to December 8, 2016.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities and PTSD are not related to his active duty service. The claim for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depression was granted, effective from May 28, 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective March 1, 2012. His bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at 20 percent, also effective March 1, 2012.

The Veteran's left hand disability is service connected as secondary to his PTSD. He was granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to August 6, 2014 and TDIU effective April 15, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 6, 2014. The effective date for this rating is May 6, 2014.