PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for anxiety disorder (claimed as nervous condition) has been reopened, and the appeal is granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 2, 2012. He also received a TDIU effective from May 2, 2012.,The decision grants the Veteran a higher rating for his PTSD and confirms he is eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available. The Board has granted a TDIU effective December 3, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify a stressor and incomplete service records. The Veteran's mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, are being reviewed for possible connection to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression was reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the Board finds that new evidence received since the last final denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The case is remanded to obtain an updated VA examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions on whether the Veteran has PTSD and its etiology. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental disorder, and if so, the nature and etiology of those diagnoses.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, and he is granted a rating in excess of 50 percent. However, his claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder was denied.

Service connection for PTSD is granted, with the stressor related to combat service in Vietnam.,Presumptive service connection for right ear hearing loss is granted due to exposure to loud noise during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and need for additional evidence. The issues include PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating, and his condition is currently rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% for the entire period on appeal, and a TDIU is granted based on her service-connected disabilities. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a total disability rating.

The petition to reopen the PTSD claim is granted, and a 40% rating for diabetes mellitus is granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim remains pending as it was reopened with new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted. The remaining issues on appeal, including service connection and rating claims, were dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 15, 2006 for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and posttraumatic headaches were denied, while a separate rating of 40 percent was granted for the residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new examination to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was granted with a rating of 50% effective December 16, 2013. The appeals for higher initial disability ratings and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining missing service personnel records and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine the etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is denied as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service, and there is no evidence linking current hearing loss to military noise exposure. For PTSD, the Board found that while symptoms are present, they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.