PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left ankle disability was denied. The Board also found that the veteran's skin rash and PTSD were not incurred in service, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy. The claim for hemorrhoids was reopened but not granted due to lack of evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Board has determined that the current evidence is inadequate to render a fully informed decision regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on allegations of personal assault. The case is being remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 100 percent, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the claim for service connection for PTSD, including obtaining relevant medical records and verifying the claimed stressor.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a psychiatric examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his disability rating and TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to unclear evidence regarding current symptoms and a verified in-service stressor. The veteran must be afforded a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he currently suffers from PTSD and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying in-service stressors and obtaining medical records from providers who have treated the veteran's skin condition.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's reported stressors and a need for a VA examination to determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and whether it is related to his service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for substance abuse as secondary to his service-connected anxiety reaction with PTSD, and for increased ratings for anxiety reaction with PTSD have been denied.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent effective April 27, 2004. Prior to that date, he received a 50 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service in Vietnam, including his role as a commander during the TET Offensive of 1968, exposed him to combat stressors. The VA medical records indicate PTSD symptoms and diagnoses. However, further examination is needed to confirm if these symptoms are related to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to December 27, 2000, for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The RO had previously denied the claim in September 1999 and the veteran did not appeal this decision within one year.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of her PTSD was dismissed as the veteran withdrew her appeal through her representative.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of verified stressors. The issues of service connection for residuals from a head injury, headaches, and osteoarthritis in both knees are pending and require additional examination.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal was decided on the merits without any presumption, secondary condition, or reopening of a previously denied claim.

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.