PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and insufficient rationale in previous decisions. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance or permanently housebound.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted restoration of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and awarded a TDIU rating based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, GERD, and now restored obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 50 percent prior to May 16, 2013, and greater than 70 percent thereafter, for PTSD has been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric diagnosis during the appeal period. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 21, 2015. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating and denied his request for an increased initial rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for clarification on whether the Veteran currently has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant VA treatment records and afford the Veteran the opportunity to submit or identify any private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with an earlier directive to obtain private treatment records from the University of Wisconsin Hospital psychiatry ward. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for these records, and VA will attempt to obtain them.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with in-service stressors and a need to develop evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD has been dismissed due to their passing away.

The Veteran's PTSD disability has been rated at 70 percent prior to May 1, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating is remanded due to the need for additional development on issues related to neck disability and gastrointestinal cancer.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as PTSD, is granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to July 28, 2014. The Veteran's headache disorder is granted a non-compensable rating prior to May 9, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date prior to December 17, 2008, for a TDIU rating as the issue is moot due to the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder. The remand includes obtaining a VA psychiatric examination and verifying the in-service motor vehicle accident stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to address eligibility for home adaptations, financial assistance, service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, finding that there is no competent or credible evidence to support a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or separate diagnoses, and noted that his shaking leg syndrome was a symptom of PTSD and TBI.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the August 2018 remand directives and therefore, both issues of an increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU due to PTSD are being remanded for further development.