PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) was denied because he did not meet the standard of 'good health' due to his service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected quadriplegia.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case regarding his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeal is currently pending and will be remanded to the RO for additional development.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for further development and review, including verification of in-service stressors and a VA PTSD examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and information from service records, as well as attempts to locate witnesses who may corroborate his claims of racial discrimination in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before proceeding with the appeal, including providing proper VCAA notice and obtaining evidence regarding the veteran's in-service stressors.

The Board found that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was denied because there was no credible supporting evidence verifying his claimed in-service stressors, and thus he did not engage in combat with the enemy. As a result, the claim could not be granted based on direct service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression, anxiety, memory problems, lack of concentration, PTSD, varicose veins, jungle rot, bilateral leg disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot disability, migraine headaches, and sleep disorder. The reasons provided were that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, hearing loss, and PTSD due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, and his claim for loss of all upper teeth is also considered as part of the same decision. The Board found sufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD based on in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a low back disability or a right thumb disability, with graft site scar. The claim for service connection for PTSD and residuals of a head injury will be addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims, including obtaining VA and Social Security Administration records, as well as medical examinations for his claimed conditions.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has determined that the requested development is necessary to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and obtain his private treatment records. This case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for PTSD and an increased rating, as well as a total disability rating based on unemployability.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current medical diagnosis.

The veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service due to a witnessed incident during World War II.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the RO has been instructed to schedule a VA examination to reassess the severity of his condition. The veteran also contends that his work as a union representative has exacerbated his PTSD symptoms.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claims for service connection for PTSD and a back and spine condition. The claim for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver is pending due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and examination to determine current disabilities.