PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, dermatitis, and bilateral lower extremity disabilities due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to in-service symptomatology or pathology.

The veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling and his TDIU claim was denied. The Board found that the current level of disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA PTSD examination to determine if the veteran's claimed stressors are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection of PTSD due to lack of a verified stressor from service and no competent diagnosis based on such.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and organic personality disorder do not warrant a higher SMC rate as they are considered part of the same disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining SSA records and arranging for a Social and Industrial Survey.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has reopened the claims for PTSD and dental trauma, but denied service connection on the merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, low back disorder, PTSD, malaria, and right wrist fracture residuals. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a TDIU rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or Schizophrenia and that these conditions are not related to her service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for both conditions were denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, tension headaches, cervical and lumbar strains, toenail fungus, neuropathy, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a finger disability, were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for PTSD and secondary service connection for a heart disorder as related to pulmonary tuberculosis. The appellant's assertions were not supported by medical evidence, and there was no diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted from January 30, 2002.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD due to submission of new evidence, but further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination and clarification of GAF scores.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support a finding that the claimed stressors occurred during service or were related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for initial review of new evidence submitted by the appellant and further development, including obtaining relevant VA medical records and verifying a claimed sexual assault in service. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.