PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, as well as her TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted, with a rating of 100% effective from the date of reopening.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete discussion of evidence and potential for service connection, as well as issues related to a possible military sexual trauma. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is being reviewed again with an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, COPD, and PTSD, to include as secondary to exposure to certain herbicide agents. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is being verified, and a VA examination will be scheduled if his presence during the applicable time period and location is confirmed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as he did not file a timely Substantive Appeal within the required time frame, and thus the case was closed.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 19, 2017 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's initial claim was filed on April 26, 2017, and VA acknowledged his intent to file a claim on January 19, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions provided by VA examiners regarding the relationship between sleep apnea and service-connected conditions, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not yet resolved.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for hepatitis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was also denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions and granted a 70% rating for PTSD with TBI effective from November 24, 2014. The issues related to left knee ACL tear, right ankle disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, mitral valve regurgitation, kidney problems, and headaches were dismissed.

The Board has ordered the RO to provide VA treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea. The matter is being remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is rated at 10 percent prior to October 11, 2016 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. The right knee disability is rated at 10 percent prior to December 13, 2016 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's PTSD and depression/anxiety are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded both the claim for an increased rating for PTSD and the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings related to his gunshot wounds, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction. The issues of an increased rating for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a permanent and total disability rating for PTSD and multiple gunshot wounds have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with previous remand instructions regarding verification of PTSD stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding two issues: an effective date prior to January 31, 2007 for service-connected compensation for PTSD and an increased initial evaluation for PTSD between January 31, 2007 and September 18, 2015.

The Veteran's request to reopen the finally disallowed claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for PTSD. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability level, but no higher. The decision also notes that the Veteran has been granted service connection for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a 70 percent rating.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete information from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The RO must obtain and associate any SSA records with her claims file.