PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and a need for further examination or medical review. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the effective date of the Veteran's TDIU award should be changed from November 17, 2010 to July 14, 2010 due to CUE in the original decision. The revision does not affect the overall compensation benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 100 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the combined disability rating not meeting the threshold for SMC.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's mental health diagnosis. A new examination is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that new evidence supports the need for readjudication of claims for service connection for PTSD, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Thailand is presumed, which allows for presumptive service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 2, 2015. The Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the evidence shows occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases in a previous decision. The Veteran's psychiatric condition is being reviewed, as well as his skin rash condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot condition, back condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The cases are now remanded to the RO for further development.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and need for additional evidence. The issues include psychiatric disorders, hypertension, and stroke.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cold injury residuals, tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss, make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD, asthma, and fibromyalgia (claimed as chronic pain) have been granted service connection. The decision also includes a grant of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and PTSD will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion considering his lay statements.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his PTSD and right eye injury, which are rated at 30% each. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise as to whether these conditions prevent the Veteran from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran is requested to undergo further examination and provide any additional medical records.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of this decision.,PTSD remains rated at 50 percent, but an increased rating to a higher percentage is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, a low back condition, a left leg condition, a heart condition, an eye disorder, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea. The VA is required to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, making the issue of TDIU moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and anorexia is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a higher 70 percent effective from November 4, 2011. This rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD and headaches were granted service connection, with a TDIU also awarded. The effective date is August 7, 2002.