PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent schedular rating.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating, his left middle finger amputation and shell fragment wound to the back of the head were each granted a 10 percent disability rating, and his bilateral hearing loss was granted a noncompensable (zero percent) disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an increased rating for residuals of circumcision. The claim for service connection was based on secondary service connection, but the examiner did not provide sufficient evidence to support this theory.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD incurred as a result of an incident of military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of active military service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent should be granted due to more severe symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's in-service stressors for PTSD. The RO is instructed to attempt to verify these stressors and obtain all available treatment records from the Washington, DC VA Hospital.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent disability rating effective from September 5, 1997.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no competent evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service, except for the right eye lesion which is not clear if it relates to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical examinations and gathering additional information from the veteran regarding his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding the propriety of severing service connection for PTSD and the entitlement to an increased disability rating. The veteran's appeal is pending resolution.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to June 7, 2004 was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from the veteran's outpatient clinic and Vet Center in Jersey City. The appeal will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of chronic conditions during or within one year after service. The VA examiner opined that any current cervical spine disabilities are not related to service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to clarify diagnoses and provide an opinion regarding the likely etiology of current mental disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for alcohol abuse/dependence and sexual dysfunction disorder as secondary to the veteran's service-connected PTSD.,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was not found to be related to service or service-connected conditions.