PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development to verify a reported stressor.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The appeals for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU prior to August 28, 2018, were also dismissed as they are moot.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted an initial schedular rating of 70 percent, effective October 17, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The hearing loss and allergic rhinitis remain rated as they are.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his service connection claim for tinnitus was denied. His claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches is also denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for psychiatric disabilities and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD, lumbar spine disabilities, and left sciatic nerve disability due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a back disability, skin condition, chronic headaches, and Gulf War Syndrome were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded it for further development and examination. The Board also remanded the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for entitlement to service connection for a left knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the etiology of the Veteran's mental health disorders, including PTSD. The examiner must consider whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to active service, specifically any MST stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examination. The issues are related to whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for various conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but the Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (specifically generalized anxiety disorder).

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 50% prior to August 3, 2010 and at 70% from August 3, 2010 to July 19, 2016. The appeal for a higher rating since then remains denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to issues with the effective date of his increased PTSD rating, service connection for various conditions, and other disability ratings. The RO will need to correct these errors and provide a statement of the case on the earlier effective date issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right eye disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a mood disorder, as well as his claim for a higher rating for his right knee disability, are being returned to the RO for additional review.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining audiometric test results and determining whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is also being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability picture. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of updated treatment records. The issues include a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, a higher disability rating for PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of March 2, 2010 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board found that the Veteran filed to reopen his previously denied claim on March 2, 2010 and thus he is entitled to this effective date.