PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and possibly a VA examination. The TDIU claim is also on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for increased ratings of right shoulder disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder was denied in April 2003, and the effective date of this decision is final. The Veteran filed a new claim to reopen his PTSD claim on March 7, 2013, which resulted in an effective date of March 7, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of PTSD was granted, and an effective date of July 12, 2013, was established. The claims for service connection for Right Hip Disability and Back Disability were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and peripheral neuropathy have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to June 7, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for cutaneous discoid lupus and remanded the cases of chronic lumbosacral strain and PTSD for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss in the left ear and right ear, as there is insufficient evidence to show a current disability or link to service.,The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to maintain gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for the period from January 27, 2017 to December 5, 2018 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence and for TDIU due to the need for additional evidence and consideration of new factors.

The Veteran's appeal for revision of a rating decision on the basis of CUE to reflect an effective date prior to June 6, 2013, for the award of service connection for a psychiatric disorder was dismissed. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and TDIU was denied as there is no evidence that she submitted a timely Notice of Disagreement or new and material evidence within one year of the February 2004 rating decision. The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for her psychiatric disorder was also denied due to lack of total social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective May 17, 2012. The adjustment disorder was not separately rated.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Hepatitis C, and Low Back Disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of new medical evidence suggesting that his symptoms and effects are more serious than previously assessed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for hearing loss has been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent since June 14, 2010. The rating is granted as the Veteran’s condition meets the criteria for occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The appeal for TDIU remains pending.