PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, sleep disorder, anxiety disorder, TBI, head scar, and skull disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks prior to December 3, 2012.,For the period from December 3, 2012, to February 16, 2018, the Veteran’s PTSD caused significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, TBI, and PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and dysthymic disorder, is granted as service connected. The onset of these conditions is attributed to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between her current thoracic outlet syndrome and posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as a need for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for cervical spine condition, lower back condition, pes planus, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all denied due to lack of current diagnoses or causal relationship to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorder) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no credible evidence of a current diagnosis.,Service connection for skin cancer was also denied due to the lack of documented instances of skin cancer during the pendency of this claim.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for malaria. The claims of service connection for PTSD, headaches, stomach disorder (GERD), and respiratory disorder were all denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to new evidence. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes is rated at 20 percent, with no higher rating granted.,Bilateral diabetic retinopathy secondary to service-connected diabetes is granted as a separate condition.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity are each rated at 10 percent.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity are each rated at 10 percent.,PTSD is rated at 70 percent, with no higher rating granted.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed for the Veteran's service-connected corneal scar, left eye, and an expert opinion is required regarding his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The case is being remanded to allow for this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, but the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his ability to maintain social and occupational functioning.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's PTSD with cocaine use disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinion and failure to obtain all relevant treatment records from the Veteran's Vet Center.

The Veteran's CFS is granted as secondary to his service-connected lung disorder. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a 50% evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted. Service connection for other conditions such as skin condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, high blood pressure, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and back problem are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and bipolar disorder, has been reopened. The case is remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records and conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and information regarding his employment income.