PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent since April 10, 2007. The appeal for a higher rating and total disability evaluation due to service-connected disorders is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD, scoliosis, erectile dysfunction, right elbow disorder, bilateral foot disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, narcolepsy, and vision impairment. The issues of service connection for these conditions have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened, but the Board is remanding it due to lack of evidence. The psychiatric claims are also being remanded as new medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol dependency and psychotic features, is due to in-service stressors. Service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment is denied as he does not meet the eligibility requirements under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of records and need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU and his claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease with osteoarthritis, L3-L5 was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, is granted. The claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective August 9, 2016. The TBI remains rated at 10 percent.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his migraine headaches, PTSD with TBI, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination to determine if any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since September 5, 2005 and the appeal for a higher rating is granted.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety secondary to the service-connected back disability. Service connection for a sleep condition is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and updated VA treatment records. The medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions are also needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board is remanding several of his claims for further development.,The Veteran has multiple conditions that require additional examination or evidence to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on his right knee strain and PTSD with MDD was denied. His left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome issue was withdrawn, and he received a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD was granted. However, the appeal for a rating in excess of 70% for service-connected PTSD was denied.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis, as well as an increased rating for PTSD. The issue of a higher rating for the deviated nasal septum was also denied.