PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The case is being remanded for the establishment of an effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, and for readjudication of the TDIU claim prior to May 29, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unemployable, and the Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional service treatment records and readjudicating his claims.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for additional development due to new evidence added to the record since the November 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his motor vehicle accident and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including gastroparesis, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed because the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,The Veteran's bilateral knee condition is not etiologically related to active duty service.,The criteria for service connection for PTSD have not been met due to lack of corroborated stressor.,The Veteran's insomnia is not etiologically related to service and has been contemplated in the rating for his service-connected Anxiety and Alcohol Disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on employment. Additionally, he will be scheduled for examinations related to his service-connected eye disability, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and renal failure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating since June 15, 2010. The issue of entitlement to TDIU beginning June 15, 2010 is moot due to the granted higher rating for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed anxiety disorder is etiologically related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA audiologist regarding the relationship between his current hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities and service. The AOJ should also schedule the Veteran for a DRO hearing at the appropriate RO pertaining to his claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and erosive gastritis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 50 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from February 3, 2011 onwards. The Board denied a higher rating.