PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral ankle disability, secondary to his service-connected plantar fasciitis, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.,The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder did not meet the criteria for an increased rating from November 27, 2008 to December 30, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, bilateral cataracts, and acquired psychiatric disability are service-connected. The Board also found no evidence of peripheral vascular disease, diabetic cystopathy, or gastroparesis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting moderate occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, left ear tinnitus, and left ear high frequency deficiency have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence strongly suggests his disabilities are significant enough to preclude him from maintaining or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The Board also found that there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent from June 7, 2010 on.,Obesity is not a compensable disability for VA purposes and therefore cannot be service-connected as secondary to PTSD.,OSA resulted from obesity and the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU since January 17, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to military service, and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any low back disorders are the result of his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. The TDIU issue will also be addressed during the remand process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are not related to his service and have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of his PTSD and the etiology of his bilateral knee condition. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, but no higher, throughout the appeal period. The Veteran also meets the schedular requirements for TDIU.

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

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder, have been denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD. The preponderance of the evidence fails to establish that his diagnosed major depressive disorder is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the impact of his PTSD on his ability to function in an occupational environment.

The Board finds that there was clear and unmistakable error in the November 19, 1984 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD. The claim is granted as a result.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, an adjustment disorder, anxiety, and a panic disorder. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for groin trauma to the left testicle has been denied as there is no current evidence of a disability. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, right hand pain, right middle finger pain, and headaches are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for reopening his previously denied PTSD service connection is denied as no new and material evidence was received to support the claim.