PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder due to potential secondary etiology from service-connected conditions. The Veteran's current psychiatric condition, including PTSD, is being evaluated by a VA psychiatrist.

The claims for PTSD and MDD have been remanded due to the submission of additional VA treatment records since the May 2017 Statement of the Case.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The Board found that new evidence supports a finding of a current diagnosis related to service, thus granting the claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are found to be related to his military service and granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and initial evaluations are not fully resolved due to procedural issues or lack of evidence supporting the requested increases. The case is therefore remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was likely caused by an in-service stressor, and thus grants the claim.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a medical opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment since August 23, 2012. The Board has granted a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) as of that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his service, specifically a stressor event during his time in Korea. The case will be further examined to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has determined that the previous VA examination is inadequate and an additional opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD caused or aggravated his hypertension is required.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and PTSD are service-connected, but the Board denied service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a previous denial of service connection for PTSD is granted. The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted, with the decision finding that his current PTSD is related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50% disability rating.,VA has determined that the Veteran’s back disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating than 20%. The VA examination report is inadequate due to missing range of motion testing.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died during the pendency of the case, and thus has no jurisdiction to decide the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for PTSD was also denied due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to address whether the Veteran's obesity, which may be related to his service-connected psychiatric disability, was a substantial factor in causing his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the relationship between his current psychiatric disorders and service. The Veteran needs to provide more corroborated evidence for his claimed PTSD stressor, and a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted his TDIU claim.