PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and disc degeneration have prevented her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful activity, and she is granted a TDIU effective June 17, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation was dismissed because the benefit had already been allowed after service connection for PTSD was granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's headaches, including a review of his medical records and a new opinion from a neurologist to determine if his service-connected headaches have increased in severity since December 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent from October 31, 2011 to October 31, 2016.,A TDIU has been granted since March 1, 2012.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. However, it denied the claim as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as hypertension. The claims are being returned to VA for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, prostate disability, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disability (including depression, PTSD, and anxiety), and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents or in-service stress.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, rated at 70 percent disabling prior to August 31, 2010, rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Veteran's initial rating for left lower leg varicose vein was granted at a 10 percent level. The rating for PTSD was also granted, with an initial rating of 50 percent prior to June 25, 2019 and 30 percent thereafter.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for hearing loss, neck pain, and back pain. The remaining issues were dismissed as the Veteran was satisfied with his current ratings.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, while a 50% rating is granted for PTSD. The TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining retrospective medical opinions and a TDIU opinion. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for PTSD from February 27, 1973 to May 3, 2004, and also needs a determination on his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's endometriosis and pelvic adhesions with chronic pelvic pain, status post laparotomy are remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected condition.,PTSD is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and severity of her PTSD.,CFS is remanded for a thorough VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of CFS, and to clarify the nature and etiology of her disability.,Right foot numbness and pain are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her right foot condition.,Right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her right upper extremity condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported stressors and the need for further examination regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the reliability of a previous VA medical opinion and the need for a new examination by a different examiner. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to May 14, 2019. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains at 30 percent since July 5, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD, finding that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his residuals from an accidental atropine injection, as well as for bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, has been reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and etiological opinion.