PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection due to her requests for withdrawal of her claims, except for a remand for further review on some issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet or approximate those required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status prior to May 26, 2011. The AOJ is required to obtain additional information and determine whether the Veteran was gainfully employed during that period.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that his in-service live fire training exercises are consistent with his MOS and credible.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the restoration of benefits due to an incarceration adjustment. The remaining claims for service connection and rating issues are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is now rated at 70 percent effective January 12, 2017. The evidence shows that the condition has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, and her PTSD is rated at 70 percent. The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, TBI, tinnitus, and TDIU are all granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD, is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent prior to August 22, 2018. From August 22, 2018 onwards, the Veteran is denied a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as a result of an in-service motor vehicle accident. The cases for hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded for additional development.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about the Veteran's service status during her Naval Reserve active duty, specifically regarding the date of an incident of military sexual trauma (MST) that occurred in December 1992. The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders related to this MST.

The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is denied. The claim of service connection for a low back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and any skin disability including chloracne are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because there is no current diagnosis of the condition, and the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's PTSD and cervical strain were found to be service-connected. However, the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for the claims of service connection for back disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and right foot disability.,PTSD was granted based on direct service connection. The neck disability may be secondary to PTSD, but a new opinion is required to determine if it can also be attributed to undiagnosed illness due to military service (Gulf War).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice of a VA psychiatric examination, and further review is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's ED is related to his service-connected PTSD and medications.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates pertaining to the awards of service connection for PTSD and ischemic heart disease are dismissed.

The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD due to inconsistencies in the previous evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA treatment records and requests for private treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, clarification of his dates of service, and further examination.