PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's initial tinnitus rating of 10 percent is denied as his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's PTSD with other specified depressive disorder rating of 50 percent is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's CAD rating of 60 percent is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her sleep problems, including whether they are related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of military sexual trauma (MST), bilateral foot tendonitis, and other issues. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements regarding her symptoms and medical records that support these findings.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and panic disorder, was granted an initial rating of 50 percent from December 1, 2006 to September 25, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected PTSD, as well as the potential aggravation of sleep apnea by diabetes mellitus. The Veteran will need additional medical evaluations to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD with a neurocognitive disorder and TBI was dismissed because the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also established for PTSD, but denied for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver.,Service connection was granted for PTSD based on combat exposure during service. However, service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis were both denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, is granted. The issues of service connection for alcohol abuse as secondary to service-connected PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to alcohol abuse and service-connected PTSD are remanded. Service connection for hypertension due to service-connected disabilities (including diabetes mellitus) and herbicide exposure is also remanded. Service connection for a skin disorder due to herbicide exposure is remanded. The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded. TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and left shoulder disability have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder is remanded due to the need to obtain treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to missed VA examinations, and for obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II are both being evaluated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder resulted in severe impairment, leading to a grant of an initial 70% rating from October 13, 1988. The effective date for the TDIU was also granted as October 13, 1988.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of TBI and service connection for cervical strain, PTSD, and arteriosclerotic heart disease have been withdrawn by his representative.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, and he has been granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence.,The Board remanded the issue of service connection for actinic keratosis and cancer of the skin on nose, back, arms, and right leg, as there was insufficient medical opinion regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 19, 2013. Therefore, the claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and depressive disorder are being reviewed again.