PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The Board found that the January 1992 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD was not the product of clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The claim to reopen the PTSD service connection was also denied as new and material evidence had not been received. Service connection is not warranted for PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his condition, as he is able to perform most daily activities without assistance.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining relevant VA and SSA records, and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not produce more than reduced reliability and productivity, which is consistent with a 50 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as the evidence did not establish verifiable stressors and his claims were based on new and material evidence submitted after a previous denial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the relationship between his current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, and an in-service sexual assault.

The veteran's claim for a 100% evaluation for PTSD was denied, and the Board found that he is not entitled to retroactive compensation at $2,163 per month from January 28, 1988.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and his increased evaluation for residuals of a stab wound to the left chest with partial pneumothorax remains pending.

The veteran's appeals for service connection were withdrawn, and the Board dismissed his claims due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed conditions.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence, but denied the claim itself.,The appellant's current symptoms of PTSD are not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred, and because he did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent evaluation, the highest available under the criteria for mental disorders.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD, claimed as shell shock, has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent disability rating, effective January 16, 2004.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD claim and remanded for further development of evidence related to the stressors claimed by the veteran.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a video-conference hearing at the Lincoln, Nebraska RO. The case will be returned to the Board after this hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and a skin disability. The decision also addressed other issues such as diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, and sleep apnea.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 21, 1998. This rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for type II diabetes mellitus, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hepatomegaly. The veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on his medical records and examinations.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected, and the VA has assigned a 10% disability rating for his dermatophytosis. The issue of an increased rating remains denied.