PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder and obstructive sleep apnea has been granted. The claim for PTSD remains at a 30 percent rating, while the hypertension claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient data regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The issues will be reconsidered with this new information.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD, was granted a 50% rating for accrued benefits purposes. However, service connection for the cause of death due to fungemia with underlying causes and contributing conditions related to service-connected disabilities was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability and PTSD, finding that new and material evidence has not been submitted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have remained constant since December 12, 2011, and most closely approximate the criteria for a 50 percent initial evaluation. The Board granted an effective date of January 30, 2014, for the assignment of a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to the unverified in-service stressors.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (exclusive of PTSD and Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder), to include MDD, was also denied as there is no evidence linking his current symptoms to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

An effective date of September 29, 2004, but not earlier, for service connection for PTSD is granted. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, foot disability evaluation, and major depressive disorder rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus II, PTSD, and TDIU due to a lack of medical opinions addressing whether his service-connected disabilities require regulation of activities as part of medical management of his diabetes, and whether he has occupational and social impairments with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD is granted. The issue of TDIU remains pending.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, during the period on appeal. The Veteran's assertions have not been supported by competent medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verification of in-service stressors and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for VR&E benefits was denied because he was found employable with his existing M.S. degree in Finance and employment history, despite having service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder arthritis and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) should be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to work, leading the Board to grant a TDIU for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and TDIU, as additional evidence was developed after the initial rating decision. The AOJ is required to consider this new evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU due to incomplete information regarding his reported stressors. The Veteran will be provided further development, including a review of records from the Marine Corps History Division and National Personnel Records Center, and an examination to determine if his PTSD is related to the alleged stressors.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,Tinnitus has been granted service connection, with the Board finding that it is related to in-service acoustic trauma.