PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no evidence of a diagnosis and he refused to undergo necessary medical examinations.

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

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and skin cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred, and because there was no diagnosis of PTSD based on verified combat experience.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence supporting an in-service stressor and no current diagnosis of PTSD.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 29, 1997 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The RO accepted his September 1997 claim as a TDIU claim and granted it effective from that date.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA outpatient mental health records.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The left ear hearing loss remains at a 10% disability rating. Service connection for neuropathy is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and an eye condition as secondary to diabetes due to a lack of current medical diagnosis and no causal nexus between the conditions and service-connected diabetes.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by serious impairment in his ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people, and in his ability to obtain or retain employment. The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issue remains whether he should receive an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his PTSD.

The Board granted a 50% rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms warranted this level of disability. The veteran previously received a 30% rating and now receives a higher rating due to increased severity of symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD or a low back disability, as there is no medical evidence of a diagnosis of these conditions based on any recognized stressor and the constellation of symptoms associated with them. The veteran's current disabilities are not shown to be related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set to June 30, 1998.

The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD with a 70% rating effective April 19, 2001. The RO determined that the earlier date of claim was April 19, 2001.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and clarification of his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective February 15, 2001, due to total occupational impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 31, 1998 for TDIU as there was no evidence showing unemployability due to service-connected disability prior to that date.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to ensure that all pertinent medical evidence is associated with the claims file and to obtain a contemporary medical opinion as to the severity of his PTSD.