PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI symptoms were rated at a collective 50% from July 2014 to October 2014, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and chronic adjustment disorder due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete treatment records. The Veteran must provide additional evidence of his in-service stressors, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor event and obtain additional service records. Service connection will be considered based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the issues on appeal have become moot.

The appeal concerning eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance and/or automobile adaptive equipment has been dismissed due to the appellant's representative requesting withdrawal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since his last VA examination in August 2014. As a result, the Board has ordered new examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his MDD. The evidence does not support a finding of current PTSD, and there is no total occupational and social impairment due to MDD symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records, SSA records, and additional medical opinions being needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 30%, effective May 1, 2015. The reduction is void ab initio and the rating has been restored.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the August 2012 rating decision.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective November 6, 2012. The RO also granted an effective date of December 13, 2011 for the 50 percent rating and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tuberculosis claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The PTSD and alcohol abuse claims are remanded for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; prostate cancer; hypertension; respiratory disorder (to include asbestosis); and PTSD due to additional evidence being added to the record since previous decisions.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective February 7, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran became unemployable due to PTSD as of June 8, 2012.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, is related to his combat service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and PTSD are granted service connection. The Veteran's restrictive lung disease is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, and a TDIU on a schedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities is granted. The compensable rating for the scar disability remains denied.