PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder NOS have been rated at 70 percent since February 12, 2018. The appeal is granted for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 22, 2010 and at 70 percent from March 22, 2010 to March 27, 2017. The Board denied the claims for increased ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the possibility that he is receiving Social Security disability benefits, which need to be verified.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's PTSD was incurred during service, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of PTSD, as well as his claim for a higher initial rating for sleep apnea. The reasons are that no VA examiners have provided opinions on whether the Veteran's conditions are related to service or not, and because some treatment records need to be obtained.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was proper and denied his request to restore the 70% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depression, is granted. The case is remanded to determine the specific stressor events in service that may support his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a more accurate evaluation of his condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral arm/shoulder disability, low back disability, left knee disability, bilateral ankle and foot disabilities, bilateral eye disability (claimed as myopia), left ear hearing loss, and PTSD. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% rating. The Veteran was also granted TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective August 17, 2011.,Bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's vocational goal feasibility and eligibility for additional VR&E services.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to February 17, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the claims for GERD evaluation and TDIU have been remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and PTSD were denied as the evidence did not show that they warranted ratings in excess of 10 percent or 50 percent, respectively.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no in-service stressor or injury to support a diagnosis of PTSD and other mental health conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent evaluation, but not more. The TDIU claim is denied and the hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disability and psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination. The case must be returned for further development, including scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a higher rating for PTSD have been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of an in-service event or nexus to the current disabilities.

The Veteran's back condition and PTSD have been granted service connection. Ratings of 10% for left knee instability and limitation of motion have also been granted.