PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal. The Board grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the condition is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted after the initial denial and a need for an examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding whether the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to clarify this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and social anxiety is currently rated at 70 percent for the period from October 18, 2017 to the present. The evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood disorder. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for PTSD has been remanded due to the addition of new evidence not having been reviewed in a supplemental statement of the case.

Your service connection for memory loss has already been granted and combined with your PTSD. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, the lowest possible rating. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as he experienced occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ankle fracture, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and bruxism secondary to PTSD due to lack of recent medical examination and insufficient nexus opinions.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of January 21, 2010 for his TDIU and DEA benefits based on the assignment of a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD are denied due to lack of diagnosed conditions during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for a cervical spine disability is denied because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service injury related to this condition.,The Veteran's claims for right ankle and left ankle disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service injury related to these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities are denied because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service injury related to these conditions.

The claim for service connection for mental health conditions including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and dysthymia is denied. The claims for right knee disability, pes planus (flat foot), and degenerative arthritis of the spine are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has ordered a new examination to determine if his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating is not sufficient to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to combat military service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include respiratory condition, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70%, effective March 16, 2011. A TDIU is also granted as of that date. Service connection for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia remains pending due to lack of evidence supporting a presumptive claim based on herbicide exposure.