PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims. The Board has also remanded several issues including PTSD, thoracolumbar spine strain, right shoulder rotator cuff strain, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his employment history.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to severe and persistent psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been reopened, and the appeal is granted to this extent. The claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for bipolar disorder are both remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea may be due to his service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed to determine if this aggravation occurred.

The Board previously denied the appeal regarding the severance of service connection for an anxiety disorder not otherwise specified. The case is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to April 4, 2015. The Board found that the severity of his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating and denied both the claim for an increased rating and the TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia, right calf disability, left calf disability, or right thigh disability. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.,The Veteran's heart condition claim is remanded as there was inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed heart condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in a need of regular aid and attendance, which the Board finds warrants special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to October 5, 2000 is rated at 30 percent and the appeal for an increased evaluation has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period, effective October 7, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, and hearing loss, have resulted in unemployability. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

For the period prior to April 24, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling.,For the period from April 24, 2013 to May 20, 2018, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's hypertension, PTSD-related TMD, and arthritis in the right knee are all granted with a 10% rating effective from November 3, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 8, 2016, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied. The case is remanded for further action on issues related to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU.