PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective September 15, 2016.,An earlier effective date for the 70 percent rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his currently present sleep apnea. The Veteran will need a VA examination and further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the VA examination reports. The Veteran's current diagnoses of migraines and PTSD are acknowledged, but there is not enough information on whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because the claimed stressor could not be verified and there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the condition.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various conditions, an increased evaluation for the Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tear, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The cause of death is also under review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to an in-service event, specifically sexual assault or harassment during active military service (including ADT or IDT).

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder are found to be related to military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during service, leading to a grant of service connection.

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

The appeal for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for bilateral foot disabilities is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for open angle glaucoma is granted, while the appeal for service connection for eye disorders other than open angle glaucoma is denied.

The Veteran's fungal infection and psoriasis are granted as service-connected. The Board also remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC due to housebound status prior to March 28, 2007 is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran met the criteria for SMC as of December 7, 2006, but no earlier.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse and TDIU claims are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and denied service connection for left knee disorder. The decision on the left knee disorder is based on a finding that it did not have its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression. The remand includes obtaining additional medical opinions on the relationship between current psychiatric condition and reported stressors, as well as whether active military service contributed to his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and radiculopathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been granted. The cervical spine disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy claims are remanded due to the need for further examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development of unverified stressors and an opinion on whether the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The claim for residuals of a head injury was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,The claim for psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, has been reopened based on the submission of new and material evidence.