PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and somatic symptoms disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to October 11, 2018. The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for this period. From October 11, 2018, the Veteran is rated at 100 percent for PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and somatic symptoms disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since November 1, 2013, due to total occupational and social impairment caused by symptoms such as impaired impulse control, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, inability to establish effective relationships, intermittent periods of unemployability, and near continuous panic and depression.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there was no evidence showing the condition was caused by an event, injury or illness during active service.

The Veteran's claim of an increased rating for service-connected panic attacks with agoraphobia (claimed as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder) is being remanded due to the inextricable nature of this issue with another pending appeal.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The case of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for Parkinson’s disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities due to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's claim for these conditions is being reviewed again with additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective May 20, 2008.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's PTSD and depressive disorder treatment records, employment history, and mental health care from Psychological Consulting Services. The VA is instructed to request these records for a more comprehensive evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 14, 2012 is denied as there is no persuasive credible evidence that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim has been granted. The bilateral hearing loss disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claims have been remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection is denied for the gastrointestinal, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea conditions as they are inextricably intertwined with the acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claim.

The Board has granted service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depression) and rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder impingement syndrome, post-operative.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and the review of missing treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to deficiencies in the prior VA examination opinions. The Veteran's PTSD claim is pending as it was not resolved under DSM-IV, and her OSA claim requires clarification on whether it is related to her undiagnosed illnesses.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but a TDIU is granted due to his service-connected disabilities making him unemployable.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability, PTSD, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities due to insufficient evidence in previous examinations.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted because he had a diagnosed PTSD related to his military service in Alaska.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to her military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.