PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and for an opinion regarding his service-connected PTSD, as well as his overall occupational functioning due to all of his disabilities. The current evaluations for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded.

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective from April 10, 2013. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted.

The Board has not determined whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for somatization disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no new and material evidence, but his claim of service connection for somatization disorder is denied due to lack of nexus between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence of a link between the Veteran's current symptoms and an in-service stressor. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no further action can be taken on these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination, compliance with 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(5) notice, and obtaining of outstanding records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding private treatment records and additional development of asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The appeals for increased ratings on right thumb injury residuals, right carpal tunnel syndrome (excluding post-surgical convalescence), tinea versicolor, and individual unemployability have also been denied.

The Veteran's service connection for a back disability is granted, and he is also granted a 100 percent rating for CAD from June 19, 2017. The issues of ratings in excess of 30 percent for CAD prior to June 19, 2017, and PTSD are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU rating is effective for the entire period of appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has worsened, and a VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression. The claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits based on countable income from June 2009 is also remanded.

The Veteran's back condition and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection. The remaining issues of service connection for a bilateral foot condition, scar, sleep condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is denied. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with a rating of 50 percent and effective September 21, 2010. The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the criteria for PTSD. The decision also granted a TDIU on a schedular basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD cannot be reopened, and his claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and asthma since July 16, 2013, as well as for diabetes mellitus type II are remanded.