PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no medical evidence linking her current symptoms to an in-service stressor, and the Board found that she did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to October 15, 2018 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board denied an initial rating of 100% for PTSD as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The cases of hearing loss, PTSD, and malignant skin neoplasms are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been granted. The claims for acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, hypertension, and skin cancer have been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new examination, as the previous one was not thorough and did not consider all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and he was granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent prior to June 19, 2018.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder has been dismissed.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, wrists, back, knees, ankles, headaches, and muscle disorder is reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his request for an increased disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's attorney is seeking attorney fees based on past due benefits granted in an August 2015 rating decision. The case must be remanded to provide the appellant with an opportunity to submit a copy of the full original email sent including attachments.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further development, including a new VA examination for psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychological condition, including PTSD. A new VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to military service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors for PTSD and a need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for glaucoma is denied.,Service connection for a skin condition (claimed as cyst on the groin) is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal requesting a higher rating for his PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, and she is able to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to service, including her military sexual trauma in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Veteran may need further medical evaluation and treatment records to support his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including CAD, ulcerated colitis, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, CFS, diverticulitis, residuals of TBI, seizures and/or epilepsy, and PTSD are granted. The decision also includes remand items for further review.