PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD, anxiety, and dysthymic disorder, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety and PTSD, as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted effective September 3, 2014, and a 100% disability rating is assigned for the period from September 3, 2014 to July 28, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,The claim for service connection for left tonsil carcinoma was reopened and granted, but not with an increased rating as it is still pending.,The Veteran’s major depressive disorder from December 26, 2017 onwards is rated at 70 percent. The earlier period remains unchanged.,The appeal for sleep apnea has been remanded.,The appeal for TDIU has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, was reopened but denied. The claim for secondary service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease due to a service-connected right knee condition is also denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is remanded to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and COPD have been reopened, but the Veteran's request to reopen his dental disorder, back disorder, trigger finger condition in both hands, acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, impulse disorder, and anxiety), and PTSD claims are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, difficulty sleeping, self-isolation, anxiety, and depression. The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if she is totally occupationally impaired due to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted effective September 26, 2014. The original denial of the claim occurred in February 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The decision is based on the need for updated examinations, additional development regarding employment history, and obtaining VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and GERD, as there are insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service or secondary to other disabilities. The Veteran will need additional medical evaluations to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, noncardiac chest pain, and left eye dry eye syndrome are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's PTSD with sleeping problems, panic disorder, nightmares, and depression is granted an initial 70 percent rating. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are being evaluated based on their relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. The appeal regarding hearing loss is still pending and must be remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor.,Service connection for a heart disorder was also denied as there is no evidence of such disability during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's PTSD, to include depression and anxiety, has been rated at 70 percent since May 1, 2015. The Board finds that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, migraines, insomnia, and cerebral infarction (claimed as stroke). The RO must arrange for a VA examination while the Veteran is incarcerated.

The Board has remanded the claims for allergies, sinusitis, PTSD, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.