PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for further development of the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. The issues are related to potential in-service stressors and whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a statement of the case on issues related to increased ratings and effective dates.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the Veteran has voluntarily left his teaching job due to anger issues related to his PTSD, and he is currently working as an Uber driver. Therefore, TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted TDIU prior to June 11, 2013, based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The claim of an initial compensable rating for dermatitis with eczema is remanded due to recent developments in case law regarding skin disorders.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The appeal for the issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and possibly a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 22, 2011, and this decision confirms the initial evaluation of 50 percent prior to that date. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective September 15, 2015. The maximum available rating for PTSD has been awarded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, while his UTRD was granted with a 30% rating. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD during any portion of the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the Board is remanding the case to obtain a VA examination and determine if his diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to military service. The claims of increased ratings for asthma with sleep apnea and plantar fascial fibromatosis, left foot, as well as the earlier effective date claim for the 50 percent rating for asthma with sleep apnea, are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with history of depressive disorder was rated at a 70% disability rating from June 13, 2012 to June 7, 2015. The RO denied his request for an earlier effective date prior to June 8, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to July 30, 2019. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. The TDIU claim must be adjudicated first as it relates to all service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge, and whether there were compelling circumstances warranting the prolonged unauthorized absence.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, entitlement to TDIU, and SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and unspecified psychosocial circumstances are remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, effective from August 23, 2010. A TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board grants a TDIU rating.

Your appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been dismissed because you withdrew your appeal.