PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence regarding his ability to work given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with alcohol abuse, have been dismissed as he has withdrawn the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there was no evidence of in-service stressors or a nexus to service. The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and his claims were based on allegations of combat exposure that were not supported by official records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if he should be rated higher or if additional disorders need to be considered.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for PTSD, DM, hepatitis C and fatty liver, a skin condition, and a heart disability. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection for restless leg syndrome, PTSD, and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD due to sexual trauma is rated at 70 percent prior to September 8, 2017. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MS render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's North Carolina Army National Guard service in May 1986 and whether he was on federal orders during such period. The AOJ is instructed to verify his service, obtain any relevant personnel records, and determine if service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder can be established.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder must be remanded to obtain a new examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for PTSD and bilateral knee disabilities. The remaining issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, headache disability, chronic fatigue, and shoulder and knee disabilities are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete efforts in obtaining Vet Center records from the Veteran's Social Security Administration. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide records of any treatment and an examination is required to determine if a current diagnosis exists and whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is granted for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Unspecified Depressive Disorder, as well as bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The back, right knee, and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further review on the issue of secondary service connection to pes planus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and a TDIU is granted. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to August 10, 2009, and a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date. The case is being returned due to issues with previous remand orders.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is reopened, but the Board denies the claim as there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the Veteran’s reported stressors.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD should be remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and SSA disability determination documents. A new VA examination is also required to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's separation pay benefits were correctly withheld from his VA disability compensation due to the statutory requirement, and there is no exception that would allow for waiver of this recoupment.