PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of the claimed conditions or stressors in service. The veteran's claims for PTSD and an unspecified disorder due to herbicide exposure were not supported by credible supporting evidence as required under VA regulations. Service connection was also denied for a kidney disorder, right knee disorder, left arm disorder, and chronic fever.

The Board finds that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD with secondary alcohol abuse and denied his other issues, including service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence of PTSD and the veteran's right testicle removal was not caused by service. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied, and a compensable rating for residuals of a right orchiectomy is also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD. The reopened claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is currently under review.

The veteran's claim for full compensation benefits during his period of incarceration due to a felony conviction is denied as the provisions of VA law and regulations do not allow such payments.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a BVA video conference hearing at the RO. The claims file needs to be returned to the AOJ so that his representative can review it and prepare for the hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied the remaining claims as to all other disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further verification of stressor events and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and the need for further examination to determine if PTSD is related to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD related to her military service, including any period of inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The claim for vertigo or a disability manifested by dizziness is addressed in the REMAND portion and is referred back to the RO.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and glaucoma, finding no credible evidence to support the veteran's claimed in-service stressors or onset of his glaucoma during service. The claim for unspecified disability(ies) as a result of exposure to Agent Orange was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and there is no evidence linking any of his current disabilities (pseudofolliculitis barbae, sleep apnea, or hypertension) to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to October 14, 2002 and at 50 percent beginning October 14, 2002. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under any diagnostic code.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The appeal was decided on the merits without any need to rely on a presumption, secondary condition, or other specific theory of service connection.

The veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 30 percent from March 4, 1999 to September 26, 2000 for accrued benefits purposes. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.