PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected generalized tonic-clonic seizure disorder, PTSD, major depressive disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia and adjustment disorder are all denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 40% for the seizure disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to May 29, 2014 resulted in significant occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective May 29, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo with dizziness has been dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective April 29, 2018.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition, back condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition are all pending and need further evaluation by a VA medical professional.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU from June 2015.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for PTSD, left rotator cuff disability, depression, and a lumbar disability. The Veteran's representative withdrew his request for a hearing, and the AOJ must review all evidence received since the November 2015 statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral flat feet, unspecified anxiety disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (psychiatric disability), migraine headaches, and kidney disability have been granted. The claim for acne was denied. Effective November 17, 2015, the Veteran is now receiving a 70 percent rating for his psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors, but his claim for tinnitus was granted. The appeal is mixed as some issues were granted and others were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbosacral disc disease and PTSD, as well as his TDIU and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance have been remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, with depressive disorder, PTSD, and cognitive disorder was granted a 30 percent rating prior to January 18, 2011. From January 18, 2011 to February 4, 2013, he received a 50 percent rating. Since February 5, 2013, the Veteran's anxiety disorder was denied for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD has been granted a 100% disability rating throughout the period on appeal. The Board also remanded for further development regarding separate ratings for TBI and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and development due to incomplete medical records and the need to determine if the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant a total disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient clarification of a VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its connection to military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective December 4, 2015. The Veteran's coronary artery disease remains at a 30% rating since November 30, 2015.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for PTSD with insomnia was not clearly erroneous, and thus denied the severance of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to further development being necessary, including obtaining STRs and private medical records. The appeals are now pending again.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD has been granted.