PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but the Board has ordered additional development to determine if she was exposed to combat-related stressors during her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a link to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary total hospitalization rating based on his residence at COPIN House from December 3, 1987 to January 31, 1988. The Board found that this period did not constitute 'hospital treatment' in an 'approved hospital,' and thus could not be considered for VA benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in August 2003.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for PTSD and also seeks service connection for dementia as secondary to his PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records.

The veteran's PTSD was granted as a result of his combat stressors in service. The residuals of cold injury to both feet issue is remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA PTSD examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional development.

The veteran's post traumatic stress disorder is rated at 30 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss remains noncompensable. The appeal for increased ratings has been granted.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with Major Depression, effective from the date of the decision.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD have been reopened, but the claim for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD has been granted. The rating assigned is 100%.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hysterectomy residuals, and left leg contusion. Service connection was granted for PTSD.,Service connection was not granted for bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to discrepancies in the veteran's service personnel records and a need for clarification of notations on his AF Form 7. The appeal is pending further development.

The veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 40 percent, and his PTSD is rated at 50 percent. Both conditions are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's diagnosed mental disorders.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since November 7, 1996. The SFW scars of the right shoulder and posterolateral aspect of the chest do not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and thus insufficient to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of heat stroke (including a stomach disorder), and arthritis. The claim to reopen a previously denied left shoulder disorder was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or traumatic arthritis, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.