PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to sexual trauma and harassment she experienced while on active duty, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder does not warrant a rating higher than 70 percent since October 15, 1998.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his active service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no evidence of a verified stressor for PTSD. The veteran's service-connected low back disability does not preclude securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD and major depression were not incurred in or aggravated during her military service, as there was no credible evidence supporting the occurrence of the claimed stressors.

The Board found no documented stressor supporting medical evidence demonstrating that the veteran has PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD produces severe occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 100 percent due to his ability to maintain employment.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD stressors. The veteran will be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and to identify any stressful events upon which that diagnosis is based.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including psychiatric and audiologic examinations. The issues of service connection for hearing loss and an increased evaluation for PTSD are pending.

The veteran's erectile dysfunction, resulting from both service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected causes, qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD. The case will be returned to the RO for follow-up with USASCRUR and a special VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and review of his Social Security Administration records. The claim will be reconsidered with the new information.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The case is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining SSA records and readjudicating the claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The veteran's testimony regarding stressors during his service in Vietnam supports a finding of PTSD.