PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim to reopen entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, effective from May 30, 2008 to November 3, 2014 and January 1, 2015. The decision also notes that the Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition (claimed as a gunshot wound to the lower back), bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD, to include depression, anxiety, and any mental condition, all of which were pending at the time of the Veteran's death. The Board found no nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. The evidence submitted was found to be cumulative or redundant of previous records.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied, and the appeal to grant service connection for PTSD prior to September 13, 2011, was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his Ischemic Heart Disease claim and a new rating for PTSD. The service connection theory is based on new and material evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability.,For TDIU, the Veteran does not meet the schedular criteria as he has more than one service-connected disability but their combined rating is less than 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have been rated at 70 percent since August 28, 2013. The appeal is denied as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was reopened and granted. The evidence presented raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused total occupational impairment and severe social impairment for the entire period on appeal, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and COPD, rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his severe mental incapacity and physical limitations.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis, psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and bilateral hearing loss. The right foot and left foot disabilities are remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was initially filed on April 7, 2014. The Board found that no earlier claims were submitted and thus denied a prior effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from November 12, 2015. His TBI residuals are also service-connected and rated as part of his PTSD rating.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD and a higher initial rating for tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to the need for additional evidence or clarification.

The claim of service connection for melanoma is denied. The claim of service connection for an eye/vision disability, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, migraines, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, thyroid disability, acquired psychiatric disability (including posttraumatic stress disorder and depression), and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional development.