PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the March 2018 remand instructions and thus requires further development of records to corroborate the Veteran's claimed stressors.

This decision denies the Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, psychiatric disability including PTSD, and hypertension. The claim for tinnitus is also remanded as it was not addressed in the previous rating decisions.,The initial compensable rating for tinea unguium has been included in the appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations, as his disabilities have worsened since the last evaluations.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to January 4, 2017. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU based on PTSD alone.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is granted at a 70 percent rating from September 7, 2010 to February 27, 2017. The appeal for higher ratings on other conditions remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are contemplated by the current 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since October 23, 2013. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from that date.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for PTSD on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a June 2006 rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 10, 2014, for the grant of TDIU based on CUE was dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service sexual assault and his acquired psychiatric disorders. The VA must attempt to develop information needed to corroborate the alleged in-service assault, and schedule a new VA examination to clarify all current psychiatric diagnoses and assess their etiologies.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alcohol Dependence, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, as his service treatment records contain evidence of 'intermittent tinnitus' during his Post-Deployment Health Assessment. The other issues remain in dispute and are to be addressed with a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims, including those for increased evaluations and service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inextricably intertwined claims of CUE in previous denial decisions. The case will be returned to the RO for adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including updated VA treatment records and new VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period, and she is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and his sleep disorder as due to environmental exposures during the Gulf War is denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 15, 2005. The Board also granted a 100% rating for PTSD prior to February 26, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition has been granted. The claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (not to include PTSD), low back condition, left hip condition, and sleep condition are all remanded.,Service connection is denied for PTSD and the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder.