PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and assigned a 30 percent evaluation, which renders the psychiatric disability service connection issue moot. The cardiovascular disease claim is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions on the veteran's gastrointestinal and psychiatric conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues, and a Travel Board hearing will be scheduled in Oakland, California.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were all granted. The veteran was awarded a rating of 100 percent for PTSD, which meets the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board found no persuasive evidence that the veteran engaged in combat against enemy forces and did not respond to RO questionnaires regarding stressors. The most persuasive medical evidence indicates the veteran does not currently have PTSD or a stress-related psychiatric illness from his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for clarification of his hearing preference and further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, nonspecific urethritis, and impotence were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling hearings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressor events in service. The veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being evaluated to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to service connection for PTSD based on in-service stressors and current medical evidence of a diagnosis. The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis B was denied as there is no medical evidence showing he currently suffers from this condition or had it during his active duty.

The veteran's major depression disorder with psychotic features was granted service connection as it may be presumed to have been incurred in service. However, the veteran's PTSD claim was denied due to lack of supporting evidence and inconsistent diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The veteran's claims for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure are also being considered.

The Board has granted a total rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 2, 2000. The claim for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent schedular evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder is now moot as the veteran's representative indicated that the appeal would be resolved favorably if a total rating was granted.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD from November 7, 1996 is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated psychiatric examination. The initial rating issue for PTSD prior to November 7, 1996 remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service sexual assault.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board denied a claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to November 17, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, malaria, chronic skin disability (not linked to Agent Orange exposure), pinched neck nerve, and alcohol and drug abuse. The claim for increased rating of left shoulder shell fragment wound was also denied.