PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, particularly her PTSD. The case will be reviewed again with a new VA examination and consideration of evidence other than service records.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sarcoidosis, back pain, PTSD, and a pulmonary condition due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's STRs are silent on his current conditions, but he provided testimony indicating that his injuries occurred during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and dermatitis have been granted. The claim for right ear hearing loss is being remanded.,An initial compensable rating for dermatitis has been granted with an effective date of October 14, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective October 14, 2014. The disability is characterized by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for the period from June 17, 2008 to June 15, 2009 due to the finality of the previous decision and the need for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for COPD and PTSD have been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development. The Veteran's mental health, hypertension, cervical spine disability, and back disability are all under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and issues related to scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is still pending.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating, but not higher. The appeal for an increased rating for left carpel tunnel syndrome and earlier effective date for PTSD are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, which is now considered secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence shows he has been employed in a protected work environment, but his income exceeds the poverty threshold.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection due to insufficient examination reports, conflicting evidence regarding severity of disabilities, and lack of discussion on changes in severity throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, MDD, and a left shoulder disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding diagnoses and etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% rating. The Veteran also met the criteria for TDIU from June 4, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with substance abuse was granted on August 15, 2016, and the effective date is set at that time.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was also granted on August 15, 2016, and the effective date is set at that time.

The Veteran's appeal was found to be timely, and the Board granted service connection for PTSD, a low back condition, a heart condition, and psychosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, render him unemployable and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case will be remanded for an additional VA medical opinion and other necessary development.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder has been rated at 70 percent from July 11, 2005 to May 21, 2006 and 100 percent from May 22, 2006 to November 1, 2012. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU effective as of May 30, 2006. However, the claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent from November 2, 2012 remains pending and needs further review.