PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD, as there is insufficient evidence regarding when the condition was first manifested.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with a previous remand request, specifically regarding scheduling of a VA examination and verification of the Veteran's claimed stressor. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded multiple issues for further development, including additional VA examinations and clarifying medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are related to his military service but the evidence is insufficient to establish a direct link between his conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The case will be reviewed again after the new evidence is considered.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The claim for a higher rating prior to February 1, 2013 was denied, while the claim for an increased rating after February 1, 2013 remains pending.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and a skin disability. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disabilities present during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his hypertension, kidney disability, gastrointestinal disorder, gout, and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, MDD, and Insomnia is reopened. The appeal is granted in part.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 50 percent, effective October 17, 2013. The Board finds that more development is necessary due to possible worsening of the disability and requests a new VA examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claims for service connection for PTSD and a back disability is granted. The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with depression and PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to May 24, 2017. After that date, the rating remains at 70 percent as there is no evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI, finding that there is no current diagnosis of TBI or its residuals. The Board also noted that the Veteran was already service-connected for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified stressor event. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a TDIU and an increased rating for PTSD due to insufficient development of his employment history and current severity.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on the issues of service connection for PTSD and hypertension. The appeal is not about service connection at all, so no decision was made regarding these claims.

The appeal for service connection for the listed conditions is dismissed.

The Board has found that there is a further duty to assist the Veteran in substantiating her claim on appeal regarding her psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The case is being remanded for another VA examination and additional records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence.,The Veteran is also being scheduled for various VA examinations related to his disabilities.

The Veteran was granted a 30 percent disability rating for PTSD effective February 1, 2018. The appeal is remanded due to the need for further review of his service connection and rating.