PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating in excess of this amount. The decision also noted that there was no evidence of total occupational and social impairment or other severe symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective May 30, 2014. His bilateral hearing loss remains rated at 50 percent and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination regarding his service-connected bilateral cortical cataracts, GERD, and PTSD. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for bilateral cortical cataracts, an increased rating for GERD, and a higher rating for PTSD are all being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have worsened since his last VA examination in February 2016. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated treatment records and conduct a more current VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and providing VA examinations to address the etiology of various conditions. The claims are pending until these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran needs to be provided with a VA examination and his treatment records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, an examination of her PTSD symptoms, and consideration of her TDIU claim in conjunction with the increased rating claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, hypertension, and headaches require additional development due to outdated examination reports. The claims are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary depression has been rated at 50 percent, but the Board granted an increased rating to 70 percent effective from the date of her original claim.

The Veteran's DIC claim is denied due to not meeting the criteria for entitlement under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and his cause of death claim is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, PTSD, and a disorder characterized by chest pain. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the chest pain claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral ankle arthritis and has remanded this issue due to a lack of a Statement of the Case. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's GERD was denied as it is not related to service or an undiagnosed illness.,PTSD and Panic disorder with claustrophobia and acrophobia were both denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. However, further development is needed to determine the etiology of any current mental health disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to July 12, 2009 and a TDIU is granted prior to April 11, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and verifying service in the Philippines.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and nightmare disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The effective date of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and nightmare disorder is May 28, 2010, as this is the earliest date entitlement arose.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% disability rating. The decision also grants TDIU from February 2, 2013.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and depression. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for PTSD and depression are also remanded.