PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus are being remanded due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors and the need for additional medical examinations.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claim for PTSD was remanded due to insufficient information regarding stressor events.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The claim is now considered on its merits.

The VA granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and assigned a 30 percent disability rating effective February 28, 2005. The appellant's claim of entitlement to an increased evaluation for PTSD was denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on September 26, October 3, and June 3, 2002, due to incomplete records. The claims file must be reviewed, additional evidence obtained if necessary, and the case readjudicated.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further action, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and providing proper notice regarding service connection for PTSD due to personal assault.

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

The Board found that the veteran did not have an acceptable diagnosis of PTSD related to a combat stressor during service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD or a left knee disability that can be linked to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 70 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by anxiety, depression, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, and irritability with occasional suicidal thoughts but no intent or plans. The current evaluation for the period from March 10, 2000 to November 25, 2005 is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety reaction and PTSD, but denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 29, 1989 for service connection of PTSD was granted and is effective as of that date.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice and the need for further development of his medical record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in active military service and his right upper extremity weakness is related to a service-connected gunshot wound.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and providing a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of the veteran's PTSD. The TDIU claim is also being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's claimed stressors and a need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA medical records.