PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to orthopedic shoes and insoles was denied because the VA form did not list any service-connected skin condition that caused damage to his outer garments. The Veteran is encouraged to file a new claim if he wants benefits related to medications used for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable.,Prior to April 13, 2017, the Veteran’s prostate cancer was rated at 20 percent. From April 13, 2017, it has been rated at 20 percent.,PTSD prior to April 7, 2017 was rated as noncompensable; from April 7, 2017, it is rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's prostate cancer does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. PTSD meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating but not higher.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent from November 1, 2017. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's left shoulder musculoskeletal disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD and right-ulnar nerve paralysis were found to not warrant a higher disability evaluation prior to September 27, 2013. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied a higher disability rating for PTSD and has remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and private treatment records from 1994.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was present within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and further development of his employment status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional information and medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions, particularly asthma, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA will also verify the alleged in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and that any diagnosed conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 0% and tinnitus at 10%. The effective dates for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and PTSD remain August 8, 2014.,PTSD with major depressive disorder has been rated as 50% prior to April 4, 2017, and 70% since that date. Service connection remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance from January 23, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise on whether he required the regular aid and attendance of another person for his daily activities due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder has precluded her from performing substantially gainful employment since February 27, 2015. The Board finds that the Veteran is unemployable due to her service-connected mental disorders and grants TDIU effective February 27, 2015.

The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied. The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) beginning February 26, 2007.

The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied, with the case being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent and she asserts a need for a 100 percent rating. The Board has ordered a remand to assess the current severity of her PTSD due to potential worsening since the last examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD, considering his reported symptoms and their impact on his ability to function under ordinary conditions of employment.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is denied for a period prior to August 24, 2016. The case is remanded for further development regarding his bilateral hearing loss and thoracolumbar spine disorder.