PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 100% prior to his death, contributing substantially and materially to the development of dementia which caused his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it manifested within one year of separation from service. The case has been remanded for further examination regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since his last VA examination, and additional treatment records are needed.

The Board has ordered remand for the service connection of PTSD, as well as for increases in ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and right knee disabilities. The Veteran's claims are also being reviewed to determine if new evidence supports reopening his claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is remanded as the current examinations do not reflect the effects of his service-connected conditions, particularly those related to lung cancer and shrapnel wounds. The VA must obtain updated medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% and a TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to decide the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including MDD and PTSD. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% prior to March 30, 2016. The claim for TDIU prior to that date is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher initial disability rating for PTSD, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is related to his fear of hostile military activity during service in Panama.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2012. His TDIU claim is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is being remanded due to unclear evidence regarding his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and unspecified depression, are caused by events experienced during combat in active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted due to insufficient evidence showing total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD should be remanded for further review due to new evidence and inextricably intertwined issues of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, including whether any diagnosed psychiatric disabilities were caused by service.

The Veteran's current adjustment disorder is found to be caused by his service-connected disabilities, and thus he is granted service connection for this condition.