PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for Raynaud's disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed PTSD is not related to his military service, as there is insufficient credible evidence to corroborate the alleged in-service stressors. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, prostatitis, and back disability. The gastrointestinal disability is not considered a separate issue as it is secondary to PTSD.,Service connection was established for the veteran's left knee disability due to aggravation during service.

The veteran's PTSD, with persistent delusions and hallucinations, has caused total occupational and social impairment since November 16, 2001. The Board granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD during this period.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since June 15, 1989. The Board also found that the veteran is no longer employable due to his service-connected PTSD and alcohol abuse.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder are currently rated as 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is linked to his service in Thailand, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a left ankle disorder due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions as being incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service records, unverified stressors, and need for a VA PTSD examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a medical nexus between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of service medical and personnel records, requiring further development including a search for military records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD. The new evidence provided a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and medical records related to disability retirement. The veteran's claims will be returned to the Board after further review.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder has not been manifested by the required symptoms for a higher rating, and therefore, an initial rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for additional retroactive disability compensation, effective February 1, 1994, at the 100 percent rate ($2,193 monthly) that became effective December 1, 2002.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a dental disability, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied. The veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities was also denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and clarification of procedural history.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or a current diagnosis of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia related to his active duty service. The veteran's symptoms are more consistent with post-service events and treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain certain medical records and for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, but service connection is granted for depression. The diagnosis of depression was established during active duty.