PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination and missing records need to be obtained.

Your appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with uncomplicated bereavement is being remanded to the AOJ for further consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating, and thus, an increased rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD and sleep apnea claims are remanded for further evaluation. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular system signs or symptoms and for a temporary total evaluation due to treatment for a service-connected disability requiring convalescence. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the claim was resolved in his favor with a grant of service connection and an effective date. The issue of payment of compensation for service-connected PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 10, 2015. The Board found that his symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, family relationships, judgment, thinking or mood.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to an in-service stressor of military sexual trauma (MST). The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew the petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD during a Board hearing, resulting in the dismissal of this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further VA examinations and consideration of additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD from August 10, 2017 is granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than major depressive disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety because his claim was resolved when he was granted service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from July 20, 2015 to January 14, 2019. The effective date for the TDIU grant is January 15, 2019.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted. The left foot scar issue remains pending due to remand. Hypertension is also pending and requires further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following gainful employment prior to September 18, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding no current disability and thus no basis for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate June 2016 VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, is now pending.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was denied, and an effective date prior to March 17, 2017 for service connection of PTSD is also denied.,An initial rating in excess of 30 percent for COPD is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's notice of disagreement regarding the denial of service connection for PTSD was not timely filed, and thus the claim is denied.