PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD. The Veteran is also seeking a higher rating for his PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability, GERD, and acquired psychiatric disabilities including PTSD are not related to his military service. The evidence does not show a connection between these conditions and his active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right ankle disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and left knee disability due to new evidence received since the last final decision. The psychiatric disorder claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30%, and the Board has ordered a new examination to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's disability rating for GERD was restored from 10% to 60%, effective January 1, 2013. The appeal regarding the PTSD increased rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his PTSD, traumatic amputation of the right middle finger, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various musculoskeletal conditions. The Board has determined that further examination is needed for all these claims due to the lack of recent examinations addressing current severity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% for the period prior to January 20, 2015 and his right knee disability is remanded. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 50% rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating for the entire appeal period, effective July 8, 2014. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is rendered moot due to the grant of a total schedular rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various musculoskeletal and psychiatric conditions due to incomplete verification of a claimed stressor, need for additional medical opinions, and potential need for new private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting an in-service stressor and attributing his current PTSD to post-military police work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for TDIU, left wrist scars rating, and PTSD with major depressive disorder rating due to conflicting information regarding her employment status and additional evidentiary development is needed.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased disability rating and TDIU for PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service.,High cholesterol claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee condition and PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records, and a new examination by an appropriate clinician will be scheduled.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and withdrawn issues related to superficial scars, cellulitis, painful scar, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, muscle damage, rib cage, hypertension, and service connection. The appeal is REMANDED for further examinations and determinations regarding PTSD, cervical spine disorders, lumbar strain, TBI, and ear disorder.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of December 5, 2014 for a 100% evaluation for PTSD. The Board found that the increase in disability was factually ascertainable as of this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied. The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to Special Monthly Pension (SMP) and remanded this issue.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was received on July 14, 2016. The Board found that the effective date of service connection cannot be earlier than this date due to lack of prior claims and intent to file a claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is now entitled to this benefit. However, his claim for a compensable rating for his recurrent pilonidal cyst (scar), postoperative status, remains pending.,Additional VA treatment records must be obtained, as well as any private medical records the Veteran may have provided previously but not submitted.