PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is related to his combat service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection and has determined that he is entitled to service connection for PTSD. The decision also grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD.

Service connection for a low back disability is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, variously diagnosed as adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features, depression, and PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to October 29, 2014, and TDIU. The claims are being remanded to obtain relevant medical records and to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and GAD. An addendum opinion is needed from an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on four service-connected conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for detached retina, including scars and associated injury.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded to determine its etiology. The Veteran's claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and information regarding his right foot disability, as well as to determine if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms are not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent or above is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, a right hand disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) need further examination and evidence to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% from September 30, 2016 to November 19, 2018 and the claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent has been denied. The Veteran also had his TDIU claim denied as he does not meet the schedular criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has dismissed all claims for increased ratings and the case is closed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 10, 2017.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and remanded the claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypertension due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a mood disorder, is found to have begun during active service or be related to an in-service injury. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, but no higher. The Board also granted the Veteran TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, effective June 12, 2014. The Board also granted the Veteran a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives regarding a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reviewed again.