PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as his service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for GERD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for a TDIU claim, including the need for updated examinations of PTSD and hearing loss.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remands it due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed in-service stressors and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was granted effective January 24, 1997. The Board found that relevant service department records existed and had not been associated with the claims file at the time of the initial denial in June 1997.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to August 7, 2018 and a TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient reasons or bases in the Board's decision. A new VA examination is needed to assess current symptomatology.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and denied DIC based on service connection for the cause of death or under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied entitlement to a compensable initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for PTSD, and service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the legs. The Veteran's appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including mood disorder, personality disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional records, including personnel files, service treatment records, private treatment records, and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective from May 11, 2007. The decision is based on evidence that existed at the time of his initial denial but had not been associated with the claims file.

The appeal for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied, while the case for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is remanded due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression has prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

Service connection for right knee strain, left knee strain, PTSD, and sleep apnea has been granted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.

The Veteran was found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD as of September 23, 2011. The Board granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective from September 23, 2011 to March 8, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination findings and the need for additional records, including VA mental health treatment records and SSA disability records.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, including education to obtain a J.D., is remanded due to incomplete records and need for further evaluation. The AOJ must ensure all relevant records are obtained and associated with the claims file, request private treatment records, allow the Veteran to submit evidence of her employment attempts and needs for a J.D., and arrange for a vocational rehabilitation evaluation.

The Veteran was granted a 70% rating for PTSD with depression effective September 2, 2009. The decision also addressed other service-connected conditions and temporary total ratings.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service connected and the current rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) remains at 10 percent.,Special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied due to lack of helplessness from service-connected disabilities.