PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent, but no more, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and failure to address all reported symptoms. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, needs further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 20, 2014 for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the current assigned effective date of April 20, 2014 is the earliest effective date assignable for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that further assistance is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development, including a new VA examination for PTSD and further consideration of the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss do not render him unemployable, as he has a strong social network and can manage his symptoms with medication adjustments. The Board denied the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, are found to be related to service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent since September 28, 2012. The claims for PTSD and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection, as his claim was received within a year of separation from active duty. The case is remanded to reassess the initial rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral restless leg syndrome is denied. The appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral restless leg syndrome is also denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the current disability is not related to active duty.,Service connection for residuals of heat exhaustion is denied because there is no medical evidence showing such condition during or proximate to the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Cannabis Use Disorder. The Veteran's stressor related to racially motivated harassment during active service is considered established.

The Veteran's PTSD, cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation as the current ratings do not reflect the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and requests further development including a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (excluding PTSD) have been denied. The Veteran's claim for increased rating of membranous glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is currently rated as 70 percent disabling. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation, and the case is remanded for further examination to determine the severity of his condition from December 28, 2012, to January 4, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits was denied. The claims were remanded for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a new examination is needed to determine if he should be rated higher. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD evaluation.