PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but denied for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, and for issuance of a Statement of the Case on the issue of an initial rating higher than 30 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is caused and/or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, thus granting service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with verifying an in-service personal assault stressor and for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his in-service assault, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has decided that the effective date for PTSD should be August 30, 2006. The case is being remanded to determine an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was partially denied, with some issues remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and heart condition render him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

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

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral eye condition, right hand disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (excluding depression), including PTSD due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure. The rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for increased PTSD rating and TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records from specific periods.

The Veteran's current PTSD was incurred in service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted a 70% rating from March 31, 2016. The claim for increased ratings and TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors, and the Veteran's representative requested an in-person VA examination for a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded because the Board did not refer it to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence and depression has resulted in occupational and social impairment, leading to a TDIU effective September 7, 2016. An earlier effective date of January 28, 2016, for the assignment of a 70% disability evaluation is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability, including MDD and anxiety disorder, due to new evidence submitted. The claims are being reviewed on their merits.