PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and Insomnia disorder due to insufficient evidence. A new examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's active service included exposure to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II due to outstanding VA treatment records, need for a new VA examination, and need for addendum opinions regarding the etiology of the diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's kidney disorder and psychiatric disability are being remanded for further development.,His back disorder is also being remanded, as it may be related to his service-connected kidney disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU effective December 3, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to a diagnosis by a competent medical professional related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to June 8, 2016 and in excess of 50% thereafter. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for RA.

The Veteran's death is being considered for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1310, but the appeal of a prior denial of PTSD service connection is inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board has denied service connection for right wrist, eye, and migraine headache disabilities. The Veteran's claim of PTSD is also remanded as the examiner needs to determine if it was caused by a sexual assault during his honorable period of service.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease is granted as secondary to service-connected DM, type II. PTSD and MDD are granted due to combat service in Vietnam. The claim for hypertension is reopened.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA needs to obtain relevant medical records and conduct a clarification examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral ear disability (including hearing loss) has been reopened and granted. The claims for gastrointestinal, arthritis, ischemic heart disease, and PTSD have also been remanded.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's voiding dysfunction, as the current evidence does not provide an adequate opinion.

The Board has decided that a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death. The cause of death was listed as cardiorespiratory failure due to coronary heart disease.

The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and Parkinson's disease.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip disability due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD rating has been reduced from 100% to 70%, and his special monthly compensation based on housebound status has been discontinued. These decisions are being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim is reopened, but further evaluation and evidence are needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the severity of his symptoms.