PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's migraine headache disability, major depressive disorder, and hypertension have been granted service connection.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder) is also established.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been remanded for further development, and the TDIU issue is also being returned to the AOJ for development.

The appeals of the Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that new material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, and headaches. The issues of secondary service connection for bilateral hip pain, lumbosacral strain, a heart disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and toe disability are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, Major Depression, and lumbar spine condition) render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The claim for PTSD is dismissed as the condition is already covered by the grant of service connection for other specified trauma-and stressor-related disorder.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than December 16, 2014 and a higher initial rating for PTSD are being remanded due to the lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient development in the previous decisions.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions related to PTSD and herbicide exposure. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is seeking TDIU, but this claim is dismissed as moot since he already receives a 100% disability rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder symptoms have been rated at a 50% level, but the Board has granted a 70% rating due to more severe impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened due to new evidence. Effective September 22, 2014, the Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD.

The Veteran's migraines have been granted an increased rating to 50 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The TBI and PTSD ratings remain unchanged.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety based on the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for major depressive disorder with PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depression are granted as service connected, with the claim being reopened due to new evidence provided since the final December 2013 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's Disease, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As such, the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete development, including obtaining VA treatment records, non-VA mental health treatment records, lay statements, and income verification. The Veteran is also advised that he should provide a current address if available.

The Board dismissed the appeals for initial rating and service connection claims due to the appellant's death.