PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, inclusive of PTSD. The veteran's lumbosacral strain and DJD of the right knee and ankle were not granted increased ratings.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration of staged ratings. The current disability rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD had increased in severity and was manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since June 6, 1999. The effective date for the 70 percent evaluation for PTSD is set to June 6, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asbestosis, COPD, or PTSD. The claims for service connection in these areas are therefore denied.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his combat service in Vietnam, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to VCAA compliance issues and for obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability. The veteran's symptoms included hypervigilance, nightmares, depression, flashbacks, and avoidance, resulting in mild to moderate impairment of social and occupational functioning.

The veteran's request for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Board found no evidence of a current heart disorder related to the veteran's service, specifically his treatment for scarlet fever. For PTSD, there was insufficient evidence linking the veteran's symptoms to an in-service stressor and the examiner did not diagnose PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and PTSD, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for peripheral neuropathy. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to grant an increased evaluation for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated during active military service due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors. As such, the claim is denied.

The Board found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that is related to the veteran's military service. The claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD is attributable to service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of stressor events and submission of specific information from the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to an effective date of March 1, 2002 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia. The claims for chronic back and right knee disorders as well as PTSD have also been granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination of his PTSD and left knee conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were all granted, with the effective date being November 26, 2001.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal regarding his claim for service connection for a stomach disorder including stomach ulcers due to lack of timely filing of a substantive appeal. The issue of PTSD was not granted, and the propriety of the initial noncompensable rating for hemorrhoids and anal fissure is also not addressed as it does not involve service connection.

The veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing due to service-connected disabilities. The issue of whether there is new and material evidence to reopen the hearing loss claim has been remanded. Special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance remains denied.