PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claims for PTSD, increased rating for schizophrenia, initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability were all denied by the Board.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as it primarily manifests by reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for CUE in an October 1974 rating decision, finding error in a February 2003 rating decision regarding PTSD and lumbosacral strain ratings, and denying entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD with psychophysiological musculoskeletal reaction and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a verified stressor event in service and therefore cannot establish entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the veteran for a VA examination.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or Bipolar Disorder due to service, and denied his claims.

The veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective from May 17, 2002. His PTSD rating was also increased to 70% and made retroactive to June 17, 2002.

The Board denied increased evaluations for PTSD and denied entitlement to an earlier effective date for service connection of diabetes mellitus due to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability, hypervigilance, nightmares, flashbacks, survivor guilt, and social withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and unverified stressors. The veteran's PTSD claim will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant treatment records and verifying any claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The preponderance of the medical evidence of record is against the finding that the veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD.

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

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. Further development is needed before deciding the merits.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a verified stressor and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and examining the appellant to determine if his psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the veteran's PTSD and its contribution to his death.

The veteran's left foot disorder and PTSD were not found to be related to service. The VA determined that the veteran has limited motion in his middle, ring, and little fingers of his left hand due to ankylosis, which resulted in a 20% rating.

The veteran's PTSD, sleep disturbance, and left wrist pain are all found to be related to his military service. The appeal was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including post-traumatic stress disorder) due to lack of evidence demonstrating a nexus between these conditions and her military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent evaluation, effective from December 30, 1998.