PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and coronary artery disease, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's reported stressors for PTSD. The case will be reviewed again after verifying the stressor events.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient pre-enlistment and postdischarge hospitalization records, which may affect the determination of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and secure substantial gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and left knee disability are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, with no further increase in rating possible. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of any current mental health disabilities, including PTSD. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability has been reopened, but the Board finds that additional development is needed before a decision can be made on this issue. The remaining issues of increased ratings and TDIU are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (psychiatric disability). The private physician concluded that the Veteran's psychiatric disability aggravates his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and ischemic heart disease are found to impair his ability to work, and a remand is ordered for further examination and consideration of TDIU.

The Board previously denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but the Court has ordered remand due to VA's failure to obtain relevant private treatment records. The Veteran needs an examination and additional information about his psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% from May 13, 2010 to August 1, 2018 and at 70% since then. The Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU during the period prior to August 1, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the appeal is granted only in part as some issues are remanded.,Service connection has been restored for lumbar strain and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals prostate cancer was dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeal.,The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to her reported stressors during service, including personal assault.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his conditions were not found to warrant increased ratings or service connection. His PTSD remains at 30 percent, and he does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including for his ingrown toenails. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination. The examiner is required to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD related to military sexual trauma, is at least as likely as not related to service.