PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The case is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a travel board hearing and considering the veteran's claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination and the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressor events.

The veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for major depression with headaches and PTSD prior to September 26, 1992 are being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue is also unclear whether he intends to appeal the effective date assigned for service connection or the effective date for the 100% disability rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was a complete grant of the benefit for which the appeal had been developed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is service-connected due to in-service exposure to SCUD missile attacks. The chronic pathology of the back and right thigh are also found to be service-connected based on service connection theory related to Gulf War service. Fibromyalgia was not found to be service-connected.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The RO will adjudicate this issue, taking into consideration the recently received evidence.

The RO will conduct further development to determine the current severity of the appellant's left knee condition and whether he has any other service-connected disabilities.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on new and material evidence submitted by the veteran.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his PTSD treatment records and vocational rehabilitation folder.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as she does not currently suffer from this condition. The claims for service connection for a headache disability and hypoglycemia are pending further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's claim was reopened based on new and material evidence. The effective date is not specified.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and found that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The veteran's appeal regarding residuals of a right knee injury was also denied due to untimely filing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the current diagnoses (eczema, seborrheic keratoses) to military service or Agent Orange exposure. The PTSD claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining medical records and personnel records. The veteran's claims of service connection for major depression and PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the criteria for a 100 percent rating for PTSD have been met, and an initial rating of 100 percent is granted. The issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date than February 5, 2002 remains pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his PTSD and TDIU claims, including the provision of a VA examination.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling, and the appeal for a higher initial evaluation has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding no evidence of their onset or causation during active duty.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and notifying the veteran of what evidence he needs to provide. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied an effective date prior to October 4, 1996.,The veteran's claim for lumbosacral strain and disc disease was denied an effective date prior to June 8, 1995.,The veteran's claims for hearing loss of the right ear and tinea cruris were both denied an effective date prior to January 1, 1994.