PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, which meets the criteria for total occupational and social impairment. A TDIU was granted due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence showing additional periods of service on the USS Aeolus during which the Veteran's claimed stressor may have occurred. The Veteran also has been diagnosed with depressive disorder and severe recurrent major depressive disorder, and chronic pain from his service-connected bilateral ankle disability affects his life.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total social and occupational impairment from September 1, 2015 to June 15, 2016 due to violent outbursts that made him a persistent danger of hurting others.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol abuse is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence after a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) was issued in December 2017. The AOJ must consider and address all of the evidence, including the July 2018 VA psychiatric examination report and VA treatment records received since the issuance of the SSOC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of concussion TBI, PTSD, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the VA needs to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected conditions and if it was incurred in or related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, a higher rating for left ankle disability, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence in some of the previous decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease and a higher rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings higher than 30 percent for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral foot disability claims were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,Service connection for thoracic aortic aneurysm, chest pain, PTSD, lumbar spine arthritis, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral ankle swelling/disability, CAD, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, anemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted as his current diagnosis of PTSD is at least as likely as not related to his combat service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded several issues including the rating for PTSD and service connection for lumbosacral strain and chronic headaches. The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is currently rated 70% disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities, and is unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in mild to moderate occupational and social impairment, but not the level of impairment required for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was dismissed due to their death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and missing documents. The Veteran's psychiatric condition other than PTSD is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's hypertension and acid reflux are not service-connected.,A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted from October 15, 2013 to February 28, 2019.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims regarding his experiences in Vietnam, including capturing a Vietcong soldier, are also being considered.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to her service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and fibromyalgia.