PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, finding that her symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided in the rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case, and the Veteran did not waive initial RO consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, has caused significant impairment in work and social functioning. A 70% disability rating is granted for PTSD from March 1, 2010 to December 6, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, migraine/tension headaches, and knee disorders have been granted. The claim for a left knee disorder is remanded, while the right knee disorder claim remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, but the reduction was improper. The TDIU award was also terminated, but this decision is restored effective April 1, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 29, 2016, for the award of service connection for PTSD, a major depressive disorder, a panic disorder, and alcohol use disorder is denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder with associated major depressive disorder is related to his active service and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV or DSM-5, and the diagnoses were related to post-service events.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of loss of use in any extremity, and his claims are denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient information on the current level of disability caused by his service-connected conditions. The Board requires updated assessments from VA examiners.

The Veteran's petition to reopen several service connection claims was granted, including for high blood pressure, a neurological disorder manifested by shaking arms, bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and right knee disability. Other claims were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 18, 2017, for service connection of various conditions were denied.,Claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, left knee meniscal injury, PTSD, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee scar were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD. The Board has also remanded his claims for knee disabilities due to the need for additional examinations and verification of stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with all reasonable doubts resolved in his favor.

Your claims for service connection have been granted for several conditions, including tinnitus, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, left ear hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorders. However, your claims for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, peripheral neuropathies of the lower extremities, and right arm disorder are still pending and will require further examination and evaluation.,Your service connection requests have been granted for tinnitus, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, left ear hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorders. However, your cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, peripheral neuropathies of the lower extremities, and right arm disorder claims are still pending.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the submission of additional VA medical records since May 2016. These issues will be reconsidered with these new records included.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient analysis regarding whether a preexisting psychiatric disorder existed prior to service and if any current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also had his petition to reopen his service-connected hypertension/high blood pressure claim denied. His TDIU claim was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a schedular TDIU due to his combined disability rating.

The Board dismissed the appeals for PTSD as they are moot due to the appellant's death.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and determined that there is a link between her current PTSD and military sexual trauma. The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for PTSD.