PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, and diabetes mellitus is granted. The increased rating claims for PTSD and diabetes mellitus are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for schizophrenia with posttraumatic stress disorder and establishment of basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also sought TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities but was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD may be related to his service, but further medical examination is needed to determine this relationship.

The Veteran's liver disability, including hepatic steatosis and viral hepatitis, as well as his jaundice, are granted service connection. However, the claim for PTSD is denied due to lack of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his service, and the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in a need for aid and attendance from another person, as his physical conditions are the primary cause of his need for assistance.

The Veteran's PTSD, previously rated as anxiety disorder, is granted a 70 percent rating prior to August 29, 2013 and denied any higher ratings thereafter. A TDIU rating is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the pre-service incident and its impact on the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, and PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for hearing loss and PTSD was denied, but the effective date of service connection was set at April 24, 2014.,PTSD was rated as 50 percent prior to April 24, 2014 and 70 percent thereafter. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an eye disability, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea but remanded the issue of an effective date for PTSD. The Veteran's representative argued that there was CUE in a previous decision, which is now pending.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent prior to April 17, 2013. From April 17, 2013 to May 14, 2014, the Veteran's PTSD warranted a rating of 70 percent. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD prior to May 15, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, back condition, and knee condition have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for the entire appeal period. A total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to May 22, 2017 and denied for a higher rating. The current rating of 50 percent from May 22, 2017 to September 3, 2017 is also denied. A rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from September 4, 2017 is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to the lack of credible evidence supporting a combat-related stressor in Kuwait. The Veteran's symptoms are not related to his military service.