PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than July 24, 2014, for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues: entitlement to a higher evaluation for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU due to the inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD issue.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have worsened since his last VA examination, which was over four years ago. A more contemporaneous medical examination is required to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD has been rated at 70 percent since August 30, 2007, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD was dismissed due to his withdrawal. The issues of higher rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for laceration scars and bullet wound scar, and lung disorder were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of her right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities. The Board found that she has PTSD due to military sexual trauma during service, bilateral hip replacements related to service, migraines also related to service, and tinnitus related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD with depressive disorder, was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for the period from August 11, 2006, to October 11, 2016.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to August 1, 2016 have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining command histories and enlisted performance evaluation reports to verify in-service stressors. The Veteran's psychiatric conditions will be evaluated based on their relation to his submarine service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper notification regarding service connection for PTSD based on in-service personal assault or harassment.

Claims for increased ratings in various peripheral neuropathy conditions and PTSD were denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,PTSD with major depression was granted a 70% rating prior to December 7, 2015, but not higher. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Chronic Anxiety, finding that there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right plantar fasciitis since March 12, 2010 has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social deficiencies, leading to a grant of an initial rating of 70 percent for the entirety of the appeal period. A rating in excess of 70 percent is denied as of October 9, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lung condition, and an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric condition are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of service in Iraq.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective June 12, 2014. A TDIU was also granted as of the same date.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the evidence did not verify or corroborate the claimed in-service stressor, which was witnessing a fellow service member's suicide. The Veteran's statements were deemed unreliable and insufficient to establish an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the initial denial, and requests further verification of in-service stressors. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine if he currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and development due to inadequate previous examinations, particularly regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

Service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for PTSD is granted.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right ear hearing loss is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is dismissed.,Service connection for a stomach condition is remanded.,Service connection for headaches, including as secondary to PTSD, is remanded.