PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the appeal period, leading to a TDIU being granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and he is now rated at 70% effective May 4, 2004. His claim for TDIU was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI residuals were found to have caused occupational and social impairment, but not at a level warranting an increased rating. Headaches received a compensable rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current nature and severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's schizophrenia is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected follicular lymphoma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence linking her current disabilities to service. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if her OSA, COPD, bilateral restless leg syndrome, and PTSD are related to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was received on January 23, 2014. The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and PTSD due to outstanding medical records from the Denver VA Medical Center.

The Veteran is found not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to his mental incapacity, including PTSD and other chronic conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it did not develop during active duty and there is no evidence of a direct link to his service-connected conditions. The Veteran's sideroblastic anemia and posttraumatic stress disorder are also not found to be secondary to the Veteran's hypertension.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding service connection for chronic sciatica. The appeal on the PTSD rating remains pending.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the veteran's claims as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for TDIU should be remanded due to incomplete records and failure to consider all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted in full. The appeal is dismissed as the issue of service connection is no longer pending.

The Veteran's PTSD due to MST is granted service connection, and his right and left foot disabilities are remanded for further examination. The claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service. Service connection was also granted for a left ankle disability, drug and alcohol dependence, and hepatitis B.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of severe impairment.