PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The veteran will now have a chance to provide additional evidence supporting these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran currently has PTSD as a result of his service in Korea and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional evaluations of PTSD and shell fragment wounds, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess PTSD symptoms and a VA examination of right shoulder and chest wall residuals. The RO will then readjudicate the claims based on the new evidence.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's PTSD evaluation. The case is now remanded for additional examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50% evaluation effective from March 6, 1998. The veteran's claim was received on that date.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, major depression, chronic fatigue with loss of stamina and sex drive, a skin disorder, left shoulder tendonitis, and left hip condition. The evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss remains unchanged.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure in verifying the veteran's claimed stressors, and the RO is instructed to send a summary of the alleged stressor to USASCRUR for verification. If verified, a VA psychiatric examination will be scheduled.

The VA denied an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the condition did not meet criteria for a higher disability rating.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD produces significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial evaluation of 70 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for PTSD and sleep apnea, but has not found sufficient evidence to grant service connection for these conditions.,Service connection was denied for obesity and asthma.

The Board has ordered further development due to missing VA medical records. The case will be returned for additional consideration.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms including suicidal ideation, near-continuous depression, and some neglect of personal appearance. The Board has determined that the disability picture more nearly approximates occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymia has been rated at 30 percent since December 3, 1997. The Board found that the symptoms of grossly inappropriate behavior, persistent danger to self or others, and intermittent ability to perform activities of daily living have met some criteria for a 100 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Board found that the veteran timely filed a notice of disagreement with the denial of service connection for a nervous disorder in November 1975. The claim is being remanded to ensure compliance with VCAA requirements and to provide further development.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and new evidence. The case will be returned for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being reviewed by a VA psychiatrist to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is attributable to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting a verified in-service stressor.