PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis and a link to service, including an in-service stressor related to his military occupation as an ambulance driver.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further consideration of her service connection claims, including those related to headaches and other Gulf War illnesses.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has prevented him from obtaining and following a substantially gainful occupation since October 5, 2015. The Board granted the TDIU rating with an effective date of October 5, 2015.

The claim for service connection of conversion disorder has been granted. The increased rating claim for PTSD and the TDIU claim have been denied, with both issues remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred during service.,Service connection for Bipolar disorder is denied because the condition did not start in service and is not linked to any other conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from August 27, 2010 to October 20, 2011. A TDIU was granted prior to this period.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective October 28, 2016. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to June 15, 2016. The Board denied an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are related to his service. The claim is reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's appeal is partially granted with the exception of his request for a disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD. The remaining issues, including service connection claims and TDIU claim, are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and undergo an addendum examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, residuals of right ankle disability, right (minor) acromioclavicular separation, and bilateral hearing loss. The VA is instructed to obtain any additional evidence from the Veteran and complete further development as requested.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection, but his schizophrenia is denied.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection, a higher initial disability evaluation for PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse, and TDIU were all denied. The Board found that the earliest date of claim was February 10, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and sleep apnea were dismissed because the appeal is not about service connection, but rather a request to substitute as claimant due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his death, and also for further consideration of DIC benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety and depression is granted. The claims of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, left knee and back disorders are denied.