PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which he contends developed as a result of an assault during service. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination.

The veteran's PTSD results in symptoms such as depressed mood, irritability, survivor guilt, decreased concentration, and labile affect. He currently has a 30 percent rating for his PTSD.,The veteran's right foot cold injury residuals are manifested by pain and cold sensitivity, plus x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis, hyperhidrosis, nail abnormalities, and shallow ulcerations. He currently has a 30 percent rating for his right foot cold injury residuals.

The veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and tinnitus were granted, while his other disability claims resulted in increased evaluations. The right hand degenerative joint disease was rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reasonably attributable to his service in Vietnam and has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depressive neurosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of his medical records.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a current VA psychiatric examination and updated outpatient records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's schizophrenia originated during active military service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric disability did not originate in service and denied his claim for service connection. The lung disability was also denied, as there is no evidence linking it to service. The skin cancer claim remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a PTSD examination.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claims.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU rating were denied. His service-connected conditions include PTSD with anxiety neurosis, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, acne, right ureteral calculus, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and hiatal hernia.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to August 7, 1997 based on the evidence showing moderate social and occupational impairment.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has decided that the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied. The decision is based on insufficient evidence and a need for further development.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by total occupational and social impairment from July 24, 2000, to July 24, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 16, 1997 for his service-connected PTSD.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, residuals of a laceration of the knee, bronchial asthma, or chronic bronchitis as a result of service. The claim to reopen for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.