PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The Board found no independently verifiable evidence of an in-service stressor sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD, and concluded that the veteran does not currently have PTSD as a result of his period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred.,The RO denied the veteran's claim for VA outpatient dental treatment, finding he did not meet any of the criteria (no combat, no POW status, no service trauma).

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current PTSD, and the veteran's nervous disorder and bipolar disorder are not related to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of December 29, 2000, for his TDIU award due to lack of evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in active service and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including stressor verification and VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of claimed stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's PTSD disability is being remanded for further evaluation and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, asthma and an upper respiratory condition, and a fractured left lower orbit were denied. The veteran was granted a 10% evaluation for the residuals of his fractured left lower orbit.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, concluding that his reports of stressors were not credible and there was no evidence to support their occurrence.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD clearly and unmistakably preexisted her service and was not aggravated during either period of service, thus denying service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal is based on a direct service connection, without any presumption or new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and providing additional information about the claim.

The Board found that there is no medical evidence supporting the veteran's claims for bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD. Therefore, service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to verify the veteran's in-service stressors and determine if he currently has PTSD. The case will be returned for further action.

The veteran's PTSD was not manifested by impaired abstract thinking, disturbance of verbal communications such as illogical, obscure, or irrelevant speech, or neglect of personal hygiene during the period from March 9, 1998 through June 6, 1999. Therefore, an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent is denied.

The veteran is seeking an effective date prior to September 29, 1994 for the grant of service connection for anxiety neurosis with a history of PTSD. He also claims that there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in rating decisions from October 1948 and September 1985 denying service connection for PTSD.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial 50 percent rating, effective October 10, 2000. The veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideations, poor concentration and energy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.