PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The cancer of the parotid claim requires additional development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, arthritis, heart disability, PTSD, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The reasons are provided in the decision.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent since October 25, 2002.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for the appellant's service-connected PTSD, effective from March 26, 1996. The appellant's PTSD is characterized by severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded to allow for additional development, including verification of claimed stressors and obtaining VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, with a finding of resolution in favor of the claimant due to evidence showing a link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record, including a lack of VA examination reports. The AMC or RO is instructed to obtain relevant medical records from the VAMCs in Walla Wall and Seattle, schedule new examinations for PTSD and tinnitus, and ask the veteran to clarify his appeal regarding shoulder disorders.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted by the veteran, but denied the claim on the merits as there is no verifiable in-service stressor or current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran disagrees with the severance of service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, as well as the assigned rating. The case is being remanded to schedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as supported by medical evidence and credible supporting evidence of a stressor occurring during active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on direct evidence of a link between his in-service stressors and current symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain VA treatment records from the Saginaw, Michigan, VA Medical Center and any other relevant post-service medical evidence. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be readjudicated based on this additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of new and material evidence, and found that there was no additional disability caused by VA medical treatment.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressor events. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to substantiate the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that he does not currently have a diagnosis of PTSD.