PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for VA compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for aggravation of an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but the issues of service connection for PTSD, depression, agitation, and anxiety disorders remain pending. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion on whether his obstructive sleep apnea is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence regarding suicidal ideation and panic attacks, as well as a recent hospitalization for PTSD. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30% prior to March 22, 2019 and at 70% from March 22, 2019. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for PTSD and an earlier effective date for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU is being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, sleep apnea, and bilateral knee disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for tinnitus has been granted.,The claims for bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are remanded as there is no clear or competent medical evidence establishing a link between these conditions and service.

Service connection for PTSD is granted. A rating in excess of 30 percent for CAD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating due to transient anxiety, hypervigilance, and intermittent sleep disturbances.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, specifically his major neurocognitive disorder and other conditions. The Veteran contends that these conditions are related to service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is not service-connected. The case is being sent back for further examination and review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV or DSM-5 criteria. The Board also found that the current diagnosed conditions are not related to active service.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, atypical psychotic disturbance, atypical neurologic or cognitive impairment, affective disorder and PTSD is remanded due to the presence of new evidence that may support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to an in-service military sexual trauma (MST). The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran's treating providers.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, cognitive disorder, and alcohol use disorder, has been granted a 100% rating as of February 10, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than June 9, 2014 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35. The issues are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD disability rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, but stayed some of his appeals due to a new law. The appeal for PTSD was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it.