PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD and Depression are granted as service-connected.,Chronic Fatigue is granted as service-connected. The connection to service-connected PTSD and Depression is established.

The Veteran's 100% rating for PTSD is restored due to the improper reduction of his disability rating.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a low back disability due to new evidence. The PTSD claim is remanded, as are claims for TBI residuals and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for hernia resulting from VA care is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder, due to a lack of current diagnosis of these conditions. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Anxiety Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that new evidence submitted does not establish a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The claims for Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, requires further development and clarification. Specifically, attempts must be made to verify the Veteran’s reported in-service stressors, and a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are service-connected, but denied his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain clarifying opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Veteran's death is considered to be due to his service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which the Board finds was a contributory cause of his suicide.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder) renders him unemployable, and the Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as his claim for a TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for PTSD and other conditions, due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of recurrent tinnitus during active service and the current condition is not otherwise etiologically related to such service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for TBI with subjective speech impairment was denied as his residuals do not meet the criteria for a noncompensable rating under DC 8045.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms during periods of significant stress.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to perform daily activities of living without the assistance of another, and he is granted SMC for aid and attendance from another person.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based upon the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his need for regular aid and attendance, specifically related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD, due to a lack of evidence of a diagnosed condition in service or post-service.

The claim for PTSD is reopened, but the issue of service connection remains pending as further evidence is needed to substantiate the claims.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 2, 2009 for the Veteran's 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with major depression. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.