PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and considering new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims, including service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II is dismissed without prejudice. The application to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) is granted. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and whether her acquired psychiatric disabilities are related to her active duty service. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 25, 2016. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for rectal cancer and initial compensable evaluation for folliculitis as well as the TDIU prior to April 21, 2016.

The Veteran's spouse has withdrawn the appeals for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, increased ratings for PTSD, ankylosis of left little finger, and right ankle sprain with tenosynovitis.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol dependence, and cannabis dependence has been rated at 70 percent since October 2010. The Board granted a TDIU effective January 26, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether these conditions are related to his combat service in Vietnam.

The Board has granted a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and maxillary sinusitis. The combined rating of these conditions is at least 80%.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess his PTSD symptoms, as the last evaluation was from December 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The Veteran also sought TDIU but was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD, as well as the TDIU claim due to lack of a VA opinion on whether OSA is aggravated by service-connected PTSD. The AOJ must also request SSA records and notify the Veteran about the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his current employment status and when he last worked in a substantially gainful position.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and the right kidney disorder residuals are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective December 19, 2018. A TDIU rating is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability prior to June 1, 2011 is denied. The case has been remanded for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its relation to service stressors. A new VA examination is needed.