PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and clarification, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion on the relationship between PTSD and ED, and issuing a statement of the case regarding increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD prior to December 5, 2013 and for effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits. The claims are being remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, has been reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is now granted.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. The case is remanded for an examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decisions were made.

A higher 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted, effective from the date of the claim. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) also is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent prior to December 2, 2014. As of December 2, 2014, the rating for PTSD has been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating adequately reflects his disability level. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed, including obtaining personnel records and unit histories.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD requires regular aid and attendance, but does not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding whether his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, result in permanent total impairment. Additional medical records are also needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating. The claim for TDIU was granted with subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.

The Veteran is found to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and hepatitis C. The Board granted the claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including right knee, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities; bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus; PTSD; and an eye disability. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting diagnoses and need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD did not render him so helpless or bedridden as to require regular aid and attendance, nor did he meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) due to his other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of a personal or sexual assault during military service that caused his current psychiatric conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran did not have a verified in-service stressor and his current diagnoses were not related to his military service.