PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The VA determined that the PTSD disability alone did not meet the criteria for a higher than 50 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for her service connection for PTSD, finding that she did not provide clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior decision. The Board also found no evidence of CUE regarding notification of the denial of her May 2002 claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and/or secure substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypoglycemia, PTSD, a cervical spine disability, and a low back disability due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder), and hypertension has been reopened. The Board finds that new evidence supports the reopening of these claims. Service connection is granted for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder). However, service connection for hypertension cannot be established as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service or is otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been rated at 70 percent since October 30, 2008. A TDIU has also been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, leading to a 100% disability rating from September 1, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Anxiety Disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during active service. The appeal for TBI was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and a right knee disability have been reopened. The appeal of these issues is granted.,Service connection has also been granted for a chronic headache disability.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been reopened and granted. The CAD claim remains denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the need for a medical opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating greater than 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service connection for depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder has been granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding total disability rating based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU, as well as the claim for service connection for alcohol and drug dependence secondary to service connected PTSD. The Veteran should be informed of the results of these adjudications.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a disability rating of 100 percent from June 5, 2009 to September 1, 2013 and a rating of 70 percent from September 1, 2013 to the present.