PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder was denied due to lack of evidence supporting the claims. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bunionectomy of the left great toe was also denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition has worsened beyond what is already covered by the current rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim and has determined that he meets the criteria for service connection due to a diagnosed PTSD related to in-service stressors.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD based on an in-service sexual assault, which is supported by her service treatment records. As such, the Board granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes, and other conditions have been remanded for further development. The issues include seeking service connection for hyperlipidemia as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, eye condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) due to potential service connection issues. The claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and PTSD have been rated at their current levels since March 14, 2012. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and a combined evaluation are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive and anxiety disorders, but denied service connection for PTSD. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service experiences and current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD, and that the issue of TDIU is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and ankle disability have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, leading to a TDIU being granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not support a finding of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, NOS, is granted a 70 percent evaluation prior to October 17, 2018. The claim for an increased rating beyond this date was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he has been granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2016. The rating for PTSD remains unchanged as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted. The issue of TDIU is also remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the increased rating claim for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD and its impact on his employability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and their relationship to his psychiatric conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation due to issues with increased ratings for PTSD and CAD. No specific effective date was provided.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of July 26, 2007 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD. The Board found that the criteria for a 70 percent rating were met as of this date.

The Board has remanded the case due to new VA treatment records being added without a waiver of AOJ consideration. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and related conditions, will be reconsidered.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of PTSD and denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder. The Veteran's SMC claim was also denied.