PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent prior to October 9, 2014 and granted TDIU from December 13, 2010 to August 6, 2013 and from October 1, 2013 to October 9, 2014. SMC at the housebound rate is granted from November 20, 2012 to March 19, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder, anxiety, and PTSD have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD, nervous condition, and depression have been granted a 70 percent disability rating as of March 25, 2019. The appeal for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU and PTSD disability evaluation claims are remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA Form 21-8940 from the Veteran to assess his employability, and providing him with tax returns if requested. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the functional effects of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and depression, including private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for residuals of a fractured nose but denied for headache disability. The Board found the Veteran’s claims for PTSD and schizophrenia were not supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to exposure to combat stressors during her military service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, from May 26, 2015 to April 6, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, is related to her active duty service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the receipt of additional VA treatment records. A supplemental statement of the case must be issued to reflect consideration of this new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the RO has remanded for further evaluation. His gunshot wound residuals of both ankles are also being evaluated due to recent complaints.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, finding that there was no clinical diagnosis of PTSD at the time of the initial denial in June 2013. The decision also found that the denial of anxiety disorder was based on a lack of a nexus to service due to missing STRs.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder with depression/anxiety, and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for protein C deficiency, chronic ulcers, right foot skin infection, formation in the brain, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are not supported by current evidence of a disability or a link between his service and these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent from July 29, 2014 forward. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they did not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently has a PTSD diagnosis related to his military service. The case is being returned for further examination and clarification.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70 percent rating from November 29, 2010 to March 5, 2015.,An increased rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD from March 6, 2015 is denied.,TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted starting October 21, 2016.