PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder may require regular aid and attendance or be housebound, but the evidence is insufficient to determine this at this time. The Board has ordered a VA examination to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can perform most daily functions on his own with the help of his spouse.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is dismissed as he did not appeal the assigned effective date within one year and no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in him being unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, which the Board found at least as likely as not due to his PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the claims for earlier effective dates and granted a separate rating of 20 percent for left knee locking. The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is not manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, so a higher rating of 50% or above is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder with PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 9, 2011.,Effective September 9, 2011, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for various disabilities were dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for VR&E benefits as he has overcome any impairment of employment and is currently employed in a stable position.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to procedural defects and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor. The case will be reviewed again with additional development, including obtaining relevant service treatment records and verifying the claimed event.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and bipolar disorder), and headaches. Service connection was denied for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an evaluation greater than 30 percent for PTSD have been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to additional relevant VA treatment records being added to her claims file.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded to allow for further development.