PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 19, 2015 was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD claim, including a lack of VA treatment records and an outdated examination. The Veteran is requested to provide updated medical records and undergo another VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was restored to a 30 percent rating from April 20, 2015. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to July 26, 2018 and thereafter, an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Board has denied DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence on causation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn. The Board also remanded the claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD due to a lack of recent VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and Anxiety Disorder are both rated at 50 percent, indicating reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, circumstantial speech, panic attacks more than once a week.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case is REMANDED for further development and an examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, back disability, and skin disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be impacted by these other claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the appellate period prior to June 29, 2019, with the exception of the period from October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. For the period beginning June 29, 2019, his PTSD alone rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, memory problems, mood disorders, psychosis, antisocial personality disorder, and borderline intellectual functioning, has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection is not granted as there is no credible supporting evidence that any in-service stressor occurred or was related to his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether a personal assault occurred in service and the relationship between the prostate examination in service and current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and clarification of service records. The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective October 16, 2015 and found that the Veteran is entitled to this higher rating during the earlier period of time at issue.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's coronary artery disease is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health issues and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse is currently rated at 70 percent from October 19, 2018. The appeal has been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and disability manifested by dizziness are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for S-DVI should be remanded due to incomplete records and potential issues with notification of eligibility.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including bi-polar disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, had its onset during service and is related to service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.