PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he and his attorney requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 5, 2018. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined disability rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as his non-service-connected physical conditions require care or assistance on a regular basis.

The Veteran's PTSD, right elbow condition, and back conditions are granted service connection. The neck disability and hypothyroidism claims are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to June 8, 2017 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent. However, from June 8, 2017 to August 1, 2017, his symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of a proper opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression. The AOJ must obtain in-service mental health clinic records and provide an addendum opinion by a clinician addressing the etiology of the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from non-sedentary or sedentary employment, and the Board finds that he is not unemployable solely due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and ischemic heart disease, as the character of your discharge from August 8, 1969 to February 13, 1976 was upgraded to General Under Honorable Conditions by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition was reopened and granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and no verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from May 4, 2011. A TDIU based solely on PTSD is granted from the same date.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which reflects reduced reliability and productivity. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating as they do not indicate deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent prior to July 15, 2015 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to July 15, 2015 was granted with resolution of doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with a 50% rating effective May 14, 2004. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last Statement of the Case, and the issue of service connection for PTSD is being reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD. A new examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bi-polar disorder, and depression is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to evaluate his mental health condition.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, effective February 6, 2007. He is also granted SMC at the rate for housebound veterans from November 18, 2013.,The Veteran's PTSD alone rendered him unemployable and he has additional disabilities independently rated at 60% or more since November 18, 2013.