PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors and thus denying his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of a neck disability or back disability, and any diagnosed mental disorder is not related to service. Therefore, his claims for these conditions are denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for irritable bowel syndrome was granted, but the claims for service connection for PTSD and breast condition are being remanded due to incomplete information.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a back disability. The claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of verified combat duty and uncorroborated in-service stressor, while the claim for a back disability was denied as there is no medical evidence linking any current condition to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee injury and PTSD, finding no evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis on a secondary basis to his service connected pes planus with hallux valgus and bunions. The claim for PTSD was not established, but new and material evidence has been received to reopen it. Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is denied as there is no new and material evidence.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD, and will now consider the merits of the reopened claim. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of active service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment since May 18, 2005. Prior to that date, the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether his PTSD symptoms had caused such impairment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted since the November 1995 decision.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify his unit of assignment during service and to obtain medical opinions regarding the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and providing a VA PTSD examination if any are confirmed.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have post-traumatic stress disorder and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and for increased ratings for other conditions, finding that there was no verified stressor event in service and that a preponderance of the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, fungal infection of the skin, respiratory disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (post-traumatic stress disorder), memory loss, and chronic respiratory disorder. The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted service connection with a noncompensable evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis and an increased evaluation for PTSD were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence of laryngitis, tonsillitis, or a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) related to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions are denied.