PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board found that the evidence does not show a current diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not warrant a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for pulled muscles in the left leg and an increased rating for PTSD. The case has been remanded due to scheduling a travel Board hearing.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's spouse seeks Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, but the Board finds that she is not eligible for benefits beyond September 20, 2000 due to the expiration of her eligibility period. The claim is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance due to his condition.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 20 percent rating for the right ankle disability.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and hypertension was not found to be service-connected. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain VA medical records and ascertain if a VA mental disorders examination is necessary for the veteran's PTSD claim. For the acoustic neuroma claim, the RO must research the veteran's account of radiation exposure in service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no evidence of combat involvement and the claimed stressors are not supported by credible supporting documentation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from February 24, 2001 to November 7, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD based on in-service stressors and his Hepatitis C is not related to service. The claims for both conditions are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new VA treatment records being added to the record.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records, as well as correction of VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify stressors and determine if service connection can be established for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.,Chloracne was not found to be incurred in or aggravated by service.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing at the RO.