PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's reported stressors and a need for further examination to determine if he has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or major depressive disorder, that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective January 25, 2010. The effective date is based on the date of her reopened claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied because he did not serve during a period of war and is currently incarcerated, making him ineligible for the benefit.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted. The Veteran also received service connection for an unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and scar, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on the evidence showing his unemployability due to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current PTSD is related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various psychiatric disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and sleep disorders. The examiner must address whether these conditions are related to service or any organic brain syndrome.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the March 2018 decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a low back disability have been denied as there is no credible evidence to support the claimed in-service stressors, and the current disabilities are not related to service.

The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was granted a rating of 70 percent prior to February 21, 2017.,The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is denied for any rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for Ulcerative Colitis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 2013. The Board found that the disability picture more nearly approximated a 70 percent rating, as the Veteran exhibited occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as inappropriate anger outbursts and difficulty maintaining employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for urinary incontinence and a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's urinary incontinence is not related to her active service, while her PTSD results in moderate occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of in-service medical records and incomplete opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD, TBI, and left shoulder disability. The claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability but has remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD). The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment since July 20, 2018. A 100 percent rating for PTSD is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD with dementia is currently rated at 50 percent prior to October 7, 2014. This rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.