PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective from March 1, 2016. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of frostbite of both feet and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD was denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions, and the stressor claimed by the Veteran could not be verified.

The Veteran's PTSD with Substance Abuse Disorders and other service-connected conditions have not met the criteria for increased ratings, resulting in a denial of all claims.

Your appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and passive-aggressive personality disorder has been dismissed as your claim was granted in full with the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied an increased rating as his disability did not cause total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the reduction in disability rating for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome was improper and has restored the 20 percent disability rating, effective January 1, 2015. The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence of stressor verification. His TDIU issue is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issues being addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder and depression is rated at 70 percent.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.,Further examination is needed to determine the current severity of cataracts and PTSD with adjustment disorder and depression, as well as the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, low back, double vision, disease of the nose, and migraine disorders due to failure to complete VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors and a need for further examination. The case will be returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and readjudication, as requested in a previous February 26, 2018 Board Remand. The Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD) and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a combined rating of 70 percent is denied as the December 2010 rating decision is final and the Veteran did not perfect his appeal with respect to the initial disability ratings assigned in that decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the Veteran's employment history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate condition was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on a currently diagnosed psychiatric disability that is presumed to be related to his military service due to Vietnam-era service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted as there is evidence suggesting the condition began in service.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for foot, neck, back disabilities, and a TDIU. The Veteran's claim for PTSD is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to August 14, 2014 and 70 percent thereafter. The Board finds that a new examination is required to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to assess his current level of impairment with regard to his PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes were granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a confirmed diagnosis.