PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's mental health conditions, specifically PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted based on updated examination findings.

The appeal for service connection of various disabilities is dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent effective December 19, 2018 and TDIU is granted effective the same date.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) that occurred during the Veteran's ACDUTRA at Ft. Sill in June 1985, finding it at least as likely as not that the condition was caused by MST.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantial and gainful employment prior to September 12, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to May 27, 2016 and a TDIU rating due to inadequate examination reports from previous VA examiners. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are being evaluated again by a VA examiner.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied his requests for higher ratings as well as TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a patent ductus arteriosus is reopened. A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, and an initial 10 percent rating for vasovagal syncope is granted. The Board has remanded the issues regarding brain injury and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including searching for records of stressors and obtaining unit records.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The right knee conditions, PTSD and alcohol abuse, GERD, and thoracic spine condition all resulted in denial of the requested increases.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to June 25, 2013. From June 25, 2013, the rating remains at 70 percent due to persistent suicidal ideation and other symptoms of severe impairment.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but the case is remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and an acquired psychiatric disability (excluding PTSD), including depression, have been withdrawn. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI with headaches, vision disturbances, and memory loss has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder, including potential stressors during service. The Veteran will need further examination and development of his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), based on a finding that the Veteran's PTSD is related to military sexual trauma during her service. The decision resolves any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his psychiatric condition, including anxiety disorder (NOS) with features of PTSD and mild recurrent major depressive disorder, was denied by the Board. The evidence showed that the Veteran’s conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding his psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder. The claims are also being remanded for further development of knee disability claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for hernia condition, thoracolumbar spine disorder, psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD), right shoulder disorder, and left shoulder disorder. The remand includes obtaining additional VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination for scoliosis, and requesting an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between current psychiatric disorders and military service.