PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition. The issue of TDIU has also been remanded due to the Veteran asserting he is unable to work due to his PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder is remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records. The issue of TDIU as a result of service-connected disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to January 29, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. The case is remanded for further development.

The claim for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder has been reopened, but the underlying claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, PTSD, degenerative joint disease and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine, sacroiliac radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened, and the case is remanded to determine if he is entitled to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's heart condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service injury or disease, including herbicide exposure.,PTSD was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for this diagnosis based on his VA examination results.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the TDIU claim. The Veteran's PTSD is related to his deployment in Afghanistan, with new evidence provided by a VA psychiatrist supporting this relationship.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the final November 2007 rating decision, which relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate claims of service connection for PTSD and a mood disorder. The Veteran's claim is now recharacterized as one for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to missing service treatment records and other issues. The Veteran is being asked to provide additional information about his military service, including any places of treatment during his second period of active service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, with levels I and II in each ear.,Tinnitus was not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it manifested within one year after separation from active service or being related to the service-connected hearing loss.,PTSD was not found to be service-connected because there is no evidence of its occurrence during service, and continuity of symptomatology could not be established.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation as of June 1, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective October 18, 2006. His chronic duodenal ulcer with jejunal diverticulum does not warrant an extraschedular rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantial and gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a left shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric condition is related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases of macular degeneration and back disability for further development. The appellant is asked to provide proof that she paid for the last funeral expenses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to obtain SSA records and provide adequate reasons for denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel file and need for a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's service records do not mention his claimed assault, but there are some references to off-duty conduct issues. The examiner will assess whether PTSD is related to service.