PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent and the Board has decided to remand both his claim for an increased rating and his TDIU claim due to new evidence indicating worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to October 12, 2013. The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD was denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent from February 23, 2009 to July 14, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to November 1, 2011. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted increased ratings since November 1, 2011. Service connection for left shoulder arthritis was denied.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including arthritis, diabetes mellitus, degenerative disc disease, gall bladder removal, colon cancer, kidney disability, heart disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The cases are being referred back for further examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for various psychiatric, left leg, and gastrointestinal disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. Service connection was denied for a low back disability and cervical spine condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and missing records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and PTSD are granted service connection. The Veteran’s right ear hearing loss, a bilateral foot disability other than bilateral pes planus (including cold injury residuals), and his right knee disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, and left foot scar were denied. The issue of service connection for tinnitus was remanded. Effective date claims for PTSD and lumbosacral strain were not addressed as the issues were not raised in the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and unverified in-service stressors, as well as the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD due to changes in his condition since the last VA examination. The matter is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial rating of 40 percent for low back disability is granted, while a higher rating for PTSD with depression remains denied. The issues of service connection for skin disability and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 4, 2012 for a 50 percent rating for PTSD with anxiety is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest available rating, and service connection for residuals of stress fractures of lesser trochanter of right femoral neck and internal derangement of right hip, as well as left ankle strain and residuals of stress fractures of right ankle are all granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service, particularly Gulf War exposure. The claim will be reviewed again with a new opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, development of records, and consideration of all issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, MDD, and anxiety disorder. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again as part of a broader claim.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to potential herbicide agent exposure.