PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and PTSD due to potential inadequacies in the VA medical opinions provided. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that the claim was filed on April 11, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for DM II was withdrawn by the Veteran during his April 2018 hearing. The heart disability claim is denied as there is no evidence of more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure, workload greater than three METs but not greater than five METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope; or LVEF of 30 to 50 percent.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the current severity and etiology of his bilateral upper and lower extremity conditions. The PTSD claim is also remanded due to the Veteran's recent complaints of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 21, 2010. The Board has now granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and her active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks, and agoraphobia is granted. The left foot disorder claim is remanded.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his PTSD did not contribute to his heart disorders and thus was not a proximate or contributing cause in his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's dementia is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. For the entire appeal period, a 100 percent rating for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to new evidence received and issues related to increased PTSD ratings and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorders, are granted as service-connected due to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD requires regular aid and attendance due to his inability to keep himself clean and presentable, as well as his mental incapacity that necessitates care or assistance on a regular basis.

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

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for PTSD with TBI was granted effective November 27, 2011. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the claim was reviewed more than one year after the revised criteria took effect.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is remanded because additional SSA records need to be obtained and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and TDIU due to a lack of updated VA treatment records and insufficient information regarding his employment. The Veteran will need to provide more details about his work history, including any work he has done outside of House Inc.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and clarification regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus. Other service connection issues remain pending.