PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left testicle condition, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, chest pain, and PTSD. The evidence is at least in equipoise that these conditions are related to his reported in-service stressors while serving in Iraq.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder have been granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with prior remand directives, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but not higher. The TBI was separately rated as 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and personality disorder. The Veteran was not granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, reflecting significant impairment in most areas of functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD and right ankle, ligamentous laxity have not been rated higher than the assigned disability ratings of 70 percent and 10 percent respectively.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss is dismissed. His petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, and the claim is granted. The Veteran’s petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, but has remanded the issue of an initial disability rating for spinal stenosis with L1 compression fracture and low back strain.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder due to inadequate rationale in the May 2015 VA examination, and a need for new medical records and an updated opinion.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted. However, due to insufficient evidence regarding his other acquired psychiatric disorders, the case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective July 5, 2012.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent, effective July 5, 2012. The Veteran has been granted service connection for this condition but no effective date earlier than July 5, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and denied the claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The case is remanded for further action on the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a maximum of 50 percent, which is denied. The Veteran's actinic keratosis is granted with a rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding records.

The Veteran's Dercum’s disease with multiple scars and PTSD are rated at 60 percent effective December 2, 2013. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities including peripheral neuropathy and varicocele of the left testicle, renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.