PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The VA has remanded the case due to concerns about the current severity of the veteran's PTSD, and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD and major depressive disorder with psychotic features, is rated at 70 percent prior to May 22, 2014.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, both on a schedular and extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD prior to February 1, 2011. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the Veteran's increased symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various psychiatric disorders and other conditions. The main reasons are that VA examiners have not provided sufficient opinions on whether these conditions are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including PTSD, MDD, a left knee condition, respiratory issues, and a skin condition. The cases are being returned to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's COPD and hypertension were denied as not related to service.,PTSD was remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The claim will be further evaluated after additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 50% rating. The right knee and left knee disability claims are remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion, and the TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the knee claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information and a further examination to clarify the diagnoses present during the pendency of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a personal assault stressor and for obtaining VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depressive disorder are being reviewed in light of new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD and denied the underlying claim as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include unspecified depressive disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current diagnoses and active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which grants a higher rating than the current 50 percent. The Veteran also receives TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is also asked to provide additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals was denied as his condition has stabilized with a 60% disability rating. The issue of TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 is moot due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities preventing him from working. For the period after July 1, 2014, the Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his combined disability rating did not meet the threshold requirement for a schedular TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis in conformance with DSM-5 criteria. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) and hypothyroidism are both remanded for additional examination and rating determinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia, are found to be related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from November 21, 2006.