PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity, have rendered him unemployable. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his CAD remains at 30 percent. The claims for higher ratings are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left C5 radiculopathy, right C5-C7 radiculopathy, and PTSD due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and his active service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a skin condition, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions due to any incident of his active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a psychiatric condition, bilateral leg condition, and right ankle condition as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating or TDIU is warranted based on additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD, left ankle disorder, and right hip disorder render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities. The Board has ordered additional examinations and records review to determine the impact of these conditions on employment.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is being remanded for a new examination to determine if it is related to her appendectomy or exposure as a medical technician during active service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability due to sexual trauma claimed as major depression (to include PTSD) with no sleep, forgetfulness is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran’s claim for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. chapter 17 for an acquired psychiatric disability due to sexual trauma claimed as major depression (to include PTSD) with no sleep, forgetfulness is being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is aggravated by his service-connected right hip, PTSD, and tinnitus disabilities. The VA must obtain updated treatment records and provide a medical opinion on this issue.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA psychologist's findings regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and the need for additional examination. The Veteran must be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in no worse than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD and frostbite residuals was denied by the Board. The TDIU was granted effective October 13, 2011, but the Veteran sought an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and various neuropathies, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's representative withdrew his appeal for an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder is rated at 70% effective from September 7, 2016. He also received a grant for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the claimed in-service stressors could not be verified and were not witnessed by the Veteran. The claim was also denied as secondary to service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination regarding the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The effective date for the grant of special monthly compensation based on housebound status is being denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased initial rating of 70% effective August 29, 2014. The Veteran also received a TDIU for the period from August 29, 2014 to present.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is due to military sexual trauma experienced during active service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.