PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The claim for PTSD is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further evaluation regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was resolved in a manner favorable to him, but the attorney's fees are considered unreasonable and thus only one-third of the requested fee is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart condition, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran was presumed exposed to toxic herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating. The symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, specifically regarding the Veteran's employment status due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis was denied, but his PTSD claim was reopened and granted. The TDIU issue is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right hip disability and PTSD need further evaluation, and thus remanding these issues for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 70 percent from April 25, 2012 forward. He also received a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be returned for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to verify his reported in-service events, obtain treatment records, and provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is granted as it is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and strokes have been denied. The claim for PTSD has been granted with new and material evidence received.,Service connection for blindness and diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board has found that a VA examination is needed for the disabilities to properly adjudicate the issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to inadequate recent VA examinations. An addendum opinion is required to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for residuals of cold weather injury and PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of TDIU as moot because the appellant's sole service-connected disability (GERD) is no longer a basis for TDIU due to the award of PTSD, which was granted effective March 3, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity are all granted.,Service connection is also granted for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for PTSD.