PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities are remanded. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of hypertension has been granted. The Board finds new and material evidence that suggests a relationship between herbicide agent exposure and hypertension.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as the issue remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine due to insufficient evidence or further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that a TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or its onset during service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened, service connection for schizophreniform disorder is granted, hypertension and lumbar spine disorder are denied, and a 10% rating is assigned for tinnitus with an effective date of February 5, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the adequacy of a previous VA medical opinion, and additional evidence is needed.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, cold residuals in both lower extremities, and tinnitus. The combined disability rating is at least 90 percent.

The Board has expanded the issue on appeal to include all psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for kidney disorder, PTSD, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and right lower leg scar.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder are granted. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise as to whether these conditions were related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a right knee injury, tinnitus, respiratory condition, and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and the diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide more specific details about his alleged in-service incident, and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses were not incurred in or caused by military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and PTSD have been rated at 50% since June 10, 2011. The Board has granted a 70% rating for the Veteran’s major depressive disorder effective April 2, 2013, and has granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities effective April 2, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with anxiety and MDD, taking into account medications used to treat these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as stressor-related disorder and PTSD, is granted service connection.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity to include restless leg syndrome and due to exposure to herbicide agents is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity to include restless leg syndrome and due to exposure to herbicide agents is also granted.,The Board has remanded these issues for further examination and opinion.