PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, PTSD, and hypertension. The denial is based on a lack of current evidence of active infectious hepatitis B.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The RO scheduled the veteran for a VA psychiatric examination to assess his PTSD, and an orthopedic examination to assess his right knee disability.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability evaluation for pension purposes was denied as he does not have one nonservice-connected disability rated at 60 percent or more, nor do his disabilities bring the combined rating to 70 percent or more. The Board found that the veteran is not permanently and totally disabled due to nonservice-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for arthritis, a skin disorder (claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure), and PTSD due to new evidence submitted by the appellant. The diabetes mellitus issue remains under review.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not established and denied his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran does not suffer from PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his service stressors and active duty dates, as well as a VA examination for both PTSD and skin disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence and further development is required.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining a unit history and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection for PTSD and an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are pending.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal due to a defective Notice of Disagreement, as no one filed an adequate NOD on his behalf.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing, and then returning the file for further review.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 30 percent, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence had been received. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.

The case is being remanded for additional development to ensure all relevant evidence, including SSA records and private medical treatment information, is obtained. The RO will also evaluate the veteran's TDIU claim based on the newly acquired evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining the actual date of Social Security disability benefits payments and completing a full paid and due audit. The veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD service connection is also pending.

The veteran seeks an increased initial evaluation for his service-connected PTSD, which is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has determined that the evidence does not conclusively determine which symptoms are related to the service-connected PTSD and ordered a VA examination to better determine this.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of service medical records and an incomplete verification of claimed stressors. The veteran's claim for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the new evidence obtained.