PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD with additional mental health diagnoses is rated at 70 percent since May 4, 2017. The Board also granted a TDIU effective May 4, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file for a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and IVDS lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's death was not ruled to be due to her own willful misconduct, but the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were not met as she did not meet the requirement of having a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for at least 10 years immediately preceding death.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 19, 2017. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's foot conditions, hallux valgus, and PTSD. The specific issues include rating adjustments for various foot conditions and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The claim for service connection for Personality Disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's low back disorder is granted service connection, but his post-traumatic headaches and PTSD are denied initial compensable ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD). The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure, while her acquired psychiatric disability remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including addressing service connection for hypertension. The Veteran is currently rated at 70% for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, DM, and others, do not render him unemployable due to their combined effect. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The groin injury and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied in October 2010, and the effective date of service connection is now March 10, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has caused him to retire earlier than he would have liked due to the disability, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, as there are insufficient records available to make a determination on service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has been denied.

The Veteran's thyroid adenoma was denied a compensable rating, but she received a TDIU.,PTSD benefits were granted with an effective date of August 2014. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is remanded as the VA treatment records are incomplete and a new examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to insufficient examination opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a psychiatric disorder, left and right hip disabilities, inguinal hernia, left and right leg numbness, and increases in his low back disability rating. The remand requests additional evidence and examinations to address these claims.

The Board previously denied service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and a new examination to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's anxiety disorder and his military service.