PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The veteran's claims of PTSD and left leg disorder are pending.

The Board denied service connection for bowel problems and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as they are not related to the veteran's active duty. The veteran's status-post hemorrhoidectomy was also denied a compensable evaluation.,There is no evidence of chronic conditions during or after service, nor any link between current symptoms and service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further consideration, including obtaining additional VA medical records and information from the veteran and his employers regarding employment status.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from January 2004.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have PTSD, and there is no evidence of current disabilities involving shrapnel wounds or scarring to the right knee, upper lip and sinus. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no credible evidence of a verified in-service stressor and thus not establishing the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify a stressor of being exposed to mortar attacks during service, which could potentially establish service connection for PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, primarily manifested by a depressed mood and affect, some anxiety, some hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, and poor motivation, is productive of no more than moderate impairment. Therefore, the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for authorization of ongoing non-VA (fee basis) treatment, finding that massage therapy or reflexology is not reasonable and necessary medical treatment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. However, further examination is needed to clarify the current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and compliance with Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 requirements.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to an in-service sexual assault, and the veteran is entitled to increased evaluations for her right salpingectomy and appendectomy scar.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and rectal carcinoma due to incomplete records regarding his alleged in-service stressors and a need for further medical examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no credible supporting evidence of combat exposure, and the stressors claimed do not meet the regulatory requirement for 'credible supporting evidence.' The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence weighs against a finding of engagement in combat with the enemy.

The veteran claims service connection for PTSD, alleging exposure to traumatic events during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. The RO has not obtained his service medical records and is requesting them to determine if they contain relevant information.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher rating than the current 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, maintaining the current rating.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and granted his claim for service connection.

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