PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeals are REMANDED as there is insufficient evidence to decide these claims at this time.

Your PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse has been rated at the highest level (100%) since November 2, 2014. As your rating is already at its maximum, you are not eligible for a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection and increased ratings to 40% each.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not manifest as occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, so his claim for a higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's back strain is granted as service connected.,Service connection for a prostate disorder, including prostate cancer and due to herbicide exposure, is denied.,Service connection for an acquired mental health condition diagnosed as dementia, PTSD, and depressive disorder, including as due to herbicide exposure, is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing VA medical records and duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected psychiatric disabilities will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was withdrawn. His claims for vertigo and right-sided paralysis were denied, while his SSD claim was granted with a rating of 70%. The case is remanded for further review of the IBS claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include lumbar spine disability, PTSD, rhinitis/sinusitis, a nasal disorder other than rhinitis/sinusitis, and OSA.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential missing service treatment records and need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD or any other diagnosed acquired psychiatric diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The application to reopen the PTSD claim was denied on the merits, and the other claims were also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to November 27, 2017 did not cause total occupational and social impairment. The Board found that the symptoms were similar to those contemplated by a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, and he is also granted a TDIU. The service connection for Plantar Fasciitis remains pending as the VA examination was not conducted yet.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and remanded the issues of increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD and the character of discharge determination. The appellant's claims are pending with further development required.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.