PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that his symptoms are more consistent with a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file, and he and his representative have not waived AOJ initial review of this evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for DDD of the cervical spine was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the submitted medical records were not new and material as they did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, is granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and TDIU prior to July 27, 2010 is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination. The issue of TDIU from July 27, 2010 onwards was granted but must be referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD was denied. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied, and his claim for a higher rating for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed because the full benefit sought (a TDIU) has already been granted and effective as of April 26, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened, but the claims of service connection and TDIU are still pending as they were not fully adjudicated in the previous decision. The Board has ordered remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for further development and clarification regarding his claimed stressors during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there was no evidence of a diagnosed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened, but the claim is still denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms and overall impairment have more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment prior to September 26, 2017. The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid cancer and increased ratings for PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's unemployment is due to his service-connected PTSD and a non-service connected right shoulder condition. The Board has remanded the case for an addendum medical opinion regarding the effect of the Veteran’s psychiatric disability on his employability, and for referral on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been granted. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of recent evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded due to the need for a more recent and detailed VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including persistent depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's asthma and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia) are granted service connection. The Veteran previously denied service connection for these conditions but new evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is reopened, and the case is remanded to determine if her acquired psychiatric disorder is related to her in-service trauma.