PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the cases of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), and hypertension were remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased PTSD rating and TDIU, as there are incomplete records regarding his employment history. The AOJ must issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) after considering all evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective December 5, 2008. The Board found that the severity of his PTSD symptoms and occupational impairment were consistent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right shoulder disabilities, hearing loss in the right ear, asthma, ischemic heart disease, headaches, PTSD, and depression have been denied. The decision also includes remanded issues such as sleep apnea and high blood pressure.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective June 2, 2017. The Board found that the disability has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include on a secondary basis due to lack of evidence linking his current condition to active service or as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The dental issue was also remanded.

The appeal to reopen service connection for PTSD was granted, along with other claims related to various disabilities. The effective date remains pending as it is not specified in the decision.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, liver disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent from April 17, 2009 to December 28, 2016.,An initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied after December 29, 2016.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assess the Veteran's current diagnosis and the etiology of any diagnosed disability, including PTSD due to MST and Major Depression, recurrent. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and she is now entitled to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his service-connected coronary arterial disease (CAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder rotator cuff tear and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The right shoulder condition is related to the Veteran's in-service combat injury, while his psychiatric symptoms do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for additional medical records and a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD and panic disorder. Additional development is needed, including stressor verification and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete records and issues regarding the severity of service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of assistance in meeting the circumstances of confinement.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD was denied due to lack of in-service evidence. The claim has been reopened, and the new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. Service connection is granted for PTSD but denied for spinal demyelination and CIDP.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred during wartime service, with the stressor being confirmed by a VA examiner.