PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, was denied. Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and tinnitus were granted. However, service connection for Gulf War syndrome, to include joint pain and chronic fatigue syndrome, was denied.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from September 1, 2011 to February 23, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful occupation.,The effective date for the grant of PTSD on the basis of CUE is denied as the Certificate submitted by the Veteran was already in the file when the June 2003 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD was issued.,An increased rating for hemorrhoids from September 1, 2011 is remanded due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression due to inadequate VCAA notice, failure to provide a VA examination, and other procedural issues. The Veteran is entitled to additional time to submit lay evidence and VA will ensure proper notification and assistance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and increased rating for PTSD prior to September 11, 2017 were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability for the purpose of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. For PTSD, the Board noted that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there is no evidence that his current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted as his current diagnosis of PTSD is consistent with the circumstances of his service, specifically fear of hostile military or terrorist activity while in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for back condition, mental condition (PTSD), sleep condition, and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,New evidence has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxious mood. The case is being returned to the RO for further action, including scheduling a VA examination, obtaining missing records, verifying the in-service stressor, and determining whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except the disability rating for PTSD with adjustment disorder and depression, which was dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The RO will consider this additional evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine if they have an acquired psychiatric disorder during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, entitlement to a higher rating for CFS, and entitlements for urinary incontinence and gynecological disabilities due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea, and increased ratings for his neck and back disabilities. The issues include determining whether there is a link between the Veteran's military service and any diagnosed conditions, as well as assessing the severity of his current disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims for PTSD, back disability, cervical spine disability, sleep apnea, and prostate cancer. As a result, the Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Board has remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected specific phobia of water, including consideration of extraschedular criteria. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development and evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since June 19, 2006. The appeal is mixed as some issues were granted and others denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since his last examination, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, and sleep apnea due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further medical examination.