PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for a combined 100% rating prior to August 31, 2010 was denied as the effective date of the award of a combined rating of 100% is correctly set at August 31, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent. However, he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), left lower leg disability, gastrointestinal disability, anemia, sinusitis, cervical strain, OSA, left shoulder strain, cervical dysplasia, cellulitis, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for left arm radiculopathy.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type II due to new and material evidence. The service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, are remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen previously denied service connection claims for various conditions, as well as increased ratings and effective date claims, have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and migraine headaches have been granted. The right ankle disability claim has been dismissed, as the Veteran withdrew it from appeal. The acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD claim has also been dismissed. For the entire appeal period, a 50% rating is assigned for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left wrist disorder, bilateral pes planus (flatfoot), and hypertension have been denied. The appeal is considered 'mixed' as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Depression due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder should be remanded due to conflicting opinions from the July 2017 VA examiner. The claims will need to be reviewed with additional medical examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection of PTSD was granted. Service connection is also granted for ED secondary to prostate cancer and DM due to exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection for IHD remains denied as it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye condition, right leg shin splints, hypertension, and a psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence of current disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these issues.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, leading to a finding of service connection. For the increased rating claim for headache disability, the case is remanded due to insufficient development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD, and Barrett’s esophagus due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's back brace and pain cream are not service-connected disabilities, so he is denied a clothing allowance for these items.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and remanded the issues of initial compensable rating for minimal scarring and small, superior retraction pocket, right tympanic membrane and service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and records in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals for the acne vulgaris and PTSD issues.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as her service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.