PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU as solely due to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's tinnitus remains at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient examinations and incomplete medical records.,No current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, skin rash, or right ankle disability was found.

The Veteran's claim for a separate sleep disability is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his current sleep issues are related to service. His psychiatric disability, other than PTSD with sleep disturbance, is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to assess its current severity and whether it prevents him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxiety, due to a lack of a VA examination. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50% rating prior to March 30, 2018 and a 70% rating thereafter. The appeal for increased ratings was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants an initial disability rating of 70 percent prior to January 31, 2019. The claim for a higher rating is denied from that date forward.

The application to reopen the claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder is denied. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

Service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Veteran's asthma rating remains at 30 percent.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, but subject to specific laws and regulations regarding monetary benefits.,The cervical spine disability issue is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to May 16, 2013 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the earliest date entitlement arose was February 10, 2012.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for sleep impairment as the Veteran requested withdrawal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's PTSD prior to May 13, 2011 and has also remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for PTSD and TDIU is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination.

The Veteran's service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and deviated septum has been restored. Service connection for PTSD, GERD, sleep apnea, hypertension, and coronary artery disease is remanded.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish a current disability for the left leg or an acquired psychiatric disability, and thus service connection cannot be granted. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and potentially schedule the Veteran for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses of PTSD and the need for updated VA treatment records. A new examination is required to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD and prostate cancer with residuals are being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of recent medical records and examinations.