PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as there is no evidence of a claim prior to the effective dates assigned. The appeals for earlier effective dates are also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and knee disabilities are being remanded for additional evaluations to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's PTSD claim was partially granted with a 70% rating from January 12, 2017 to March 27, 2019 and a 100% rating beginning March 28, 2019. Other claims remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and alcohol dependence is granted at a 70% disability rating prior to August 2, 2007, and a 100% disability rating from that date. The TDIU claim was denied prior to August 2, 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than February 22, 2002 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The decision is based on the fact that the diagnosis of PTSD was not clinically established until February 2002.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis and link between in-service stressors and current symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the TDIU claim has been added due to the impact on the PTSD rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and major depressive disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a prior intent to file a claim before December 23, 2015. The appeal seeking a temporary total disability evaluation was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Service connection for the cause of death due to cardiovascular disabilities is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its relationship with service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's TBI disability is currently rated at 40 percent. A new medical opinion is needed to determine if it warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to January 11, 2018 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD from January 11, 2018 was also denied. The examiner indicated that the Veteran’s level of occupational and social impairment was with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was denied. The evidence did not support a finding that he is unemployable as a result of his single service-connected PTSD disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical examination and consideration of all available records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and left wrist disability have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a low back injury is granted. The appeal regarding PTSD was remanded, with the initial rating denied and the subsequent rating after October 2, 2015, also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran needs a new examination to determine his psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, and the TDIU issue is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of PTSD because it had already been granted in a previous decision.