PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and thus failing to establish a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted, and his PTSD rating is increased to 50 percent.

The Board finds that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is reasonably the result of his service in Vietnam. The evidence supports a link between his current symptoms and his in-service stressors.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher disability rating, and thus denies his claim for an increased rating.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD related to service and did not provide sufficient evidence to verify any claimed in-service stressor. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder including PTSD, finding that the veteran engaged in combat and had a credible inservice stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of evidence to determine the current status and etiology of the veteran's claimed disabilities, including hearing loss, malaria residuals, cold injury to the feet, PTSD, back disorder, knee disorders, respiratory disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The veteran died of cellular hypoxia due to aspiration pneumonia, with multiple cerebrovascular accidents as the underlying cause. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining medical records and requesting a VA physician's opinion on whether any disease that caused or contributed to death was related to military service or PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional stressor verification and medical records review.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran does not have an acceptable diagnosis of PTSD and did not provide credible corroboration for a non-combat stressor in service.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD due to his death, and thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further action regarding corrections of records and potential violations of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified stressor and thus, the criteria for service connection were not satisfied.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently suffer with PTSD and therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome, a right elbow disorder, and a right ankle disorder. The claim for PTSD was also denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, which he claims was originally diagnosed as dysthymic disorder. The RO has not verified the in-service stressors described by the veteran and needs to do so before deciding his claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service stressors for PTSD. A VA examination is required to determine if any additional events during service are corroborated and can be considered as a basis for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claim for an increased evaluation of his left foot disability remains denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.