PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

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

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, and depressive disorder not otherwise specified. The Veteran's diagnoses are linked to his in-service stressors related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI residuals do not meet the criteria for service connection due to insufficient evidence of significant cranial or neurological pathology consistent with a TBI.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are more likely than not related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary major depression rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective June 1, 2015. The Board found that the reduction was not proper and restored the original 70% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The request to add N.G. as a dependent is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for prior to February 26, 2018 is being remanded due to the failure of VA correspondence regarding the application for increased compensation based on unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claims are now remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's diabetes is related to his active duty service, as evidenced by a hyperglycemia noted during his exit physical. His PTSD is also related to his in-service experience on the USS Josephus.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a back condition due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran's exposure history is unclear, and further investigation into his alleged in-service herbicide exposure is needed.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including Major Depressive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service. The causal relationship between the current disabilities and in-service stressors is established.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted. The initial 70% rating for PTSD has also been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% prior to May 2016 and denied a higher rating. Since May 2016, the Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70%. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and its etiology. The Veteran's service record shows he was assigned as a second mechanic on Combat Air Crew Eight from July 1, 1968 to November 1, 1968. However, his reported in-service event is not verified.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and a heart condition have been denied as there is no direct evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The exposure basis was not established due to lack of herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the need for a new PTSD examination, as well as clarification on service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 50% prior to July 25, 2015. Service connection for dry eye syndrome and epiphora of the right eye was granted.