PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to his request for a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for a right ankle disability, PTSD with alcohol dependence, and left ear hearing loss was granted. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is remanded. The appeals for effective dates for service connection are denied.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability, right ankle disability on de novo basis, and PTSD with alcohol dependence at higher ratings are all remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current psychiatric disorder and thus no valid claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, TBI, migraine headaches, and PTSD were all denied or had their effective dates denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors, specifically a personal assault and testimony at a court martial. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and whether his insomnia is a separate disability from his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to her service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and TBI. The Board has determined that these issues are not fully addressed due to the need for additional evidence or clarification.

Service connection for fibromyalgia, malaria, and PTSD has been denied.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by current medical evidence or verified service records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities preventing him from obtaining or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 13, 2013, for service connection of various conditions have been denied as a matter of law due to the preclusion of VA compensation while on active duty. The Board also remanded several issues related to chest pain and other disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The evidence shows that his current psychiatric conditions are related to his in-service head injuries but not directly due to those injuries.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, as claimed as PTSD and depression. Additional information is needed to determine if the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressors.,The claims for increased ratings for right and left knee degenerative arthritis remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for further evidence and an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it was incurred in service or aggravated by service. The Board also requested an examination to determine if the condition clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and dysthymia, are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions. Additional evidence is needed to properly assess the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection and disability ratings for various conditions. The Board has determined that further development is necessary in order to make a determination on these claims.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence. The issues of rating for lumbar spine disability and TDIU are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the reopening of the psychiatric disability claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service sexual assault and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding PTSD and a need for additional records, including prison treatment records. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with new information.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating of 70 percent.