PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

PTSD was initially evaluated at 10% from July 9, 2003 to May 1, 2005 and later increased to 30% effective May 2, 2005.,Residuals of a shrapnel wound of the left side of the neck affecting Muscle Group XXII were initially evaluated at 20%.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review it.

The Board denied the veteran's petitions to reopen his service connection claims for wrist condition and PTSD, as well as his claim for skin rash due to herbicide exposure. The claim for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy was also denied. Additionally, the rating for low back disability was not increased.

The veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as nodulocystic acne and chloracne, has been shown to be causally related to his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a psychiatric disorder and polycystic ovary syndrome. The decision also confirmed a 10% evaluation for endometriosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, liver disability, tendonitis of the wrists and elbows, skin disability (including chloracne), incontinence, arthritis of multiple joints, neurological disability, and herniated disc. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the left hand during or after service, and there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current PTSD symptoms and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's PTSD and its connection to service. The RO is instructed to obtain updated medical records, provide a VA psychiatric examination, and attempt to verify any claimed stressors.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressor. The claim for a compensable evaluation for tinea pedis of the left foot was also denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition meets the criteria for a higher rating under the revised skin disability rating criteria.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for verification of in-service stressors and an examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to any verified in-service stressor.

The veteran's appeal is to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD, finding that it is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The veteran's chronic bilateral hearing loss disability was granted based on its etiology related to inservice noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's major depression with PTSD alone results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The veteran is granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and PTSD due to exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam Era service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for depression. The evidence now supports a finding that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not related to his active duty service and therefore denied the claim.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and a rash on his face and arms were denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the skin condition has not been linked to service.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50% and later increased to 70%, effective from October 17, 2002. The current evaluation is based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying the exact dates of active duty for training and obtaining post-service medical records. The appellant's current psychiatric diagnosis is also unclear.