PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and for consideration of his TDIU claim due to the possibility that his disability may have worsened since the last examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his condition, and his TDIU claim is also remanded due to its interrelated nature with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to August 8, 2019, for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, including medications used for PTSD and associated insomnia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, MDD and other trauma related disorder. Additional medical examination is required.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an effective date prior to October 18, 2011, for TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the minimum schedular rating requirements for TDIU prior to October 18, 2011, nor was he unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities prior to that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a left knee disability. The Veteran was not diagnosed with these conditions during or within one year of his separation from service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a left arm disability due to a laceration sustained in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as due to a miscarriage that occurred during inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The Board found the evidence supports her claim and grants service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD with a history of alcohol abuse is rated at 70 percent, effective December 2, 2013.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and treatment information.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD under Chapter 17 of the VA benefits, but has remanded cases related to character of discharge and service connection for other conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension is granted. The increased rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and the TDIU from September 4, 2015 to September 20, 2017 are granted. A disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate is granted. The service connection for a headache disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD; an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss; and a higher rating for vasodepressor syncope, complex partial seizures due to outstanding treatment records. The Veteran is also asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 for his TDIU claim.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and therefore denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to May 31, 2012 was denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to insufficient symptoms.,For the period from May 31, 2012 onwards, the Veteran's CAD claim was also denied as his condition did not warrant a rating in excess of 60 percent based on METS test results and LVEF levels.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, and his left shoulder injury with bursitis and impingement syndrome is remanded for further development. The issue of service connection for the left knee disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, left knee instability, and left knee scars. The Veteran does not have a service-connected condition that would allow him to combine with his right eye disability.