PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher rating. The RO should also consider whether he qualifies for a total compensation rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and therefore service connection is denied for all issues.

The veteran's PTSD is service-connected, but his low back disability and second degree burns are not. The inguinal hernia claim was granted with a 30% rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD, effective from July 13, 2005, due to total occupational and social impairment caused by severe PTSD symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and thus no basis for establishing service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Member of the Board at the local VA office.

The veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD due to a verified stressor event or incident during his service in the Republic of Vietnam, and therefore, cannot establish service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD was not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent evaluation, considering his severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The RO denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and service connection for athlete's foot.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his reported in-service stressors and his current diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence submitted since the previous denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. However, the criteria for establishing service connection have not been met.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claimed PTSD due to combat or service stressors, and denied his claim.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his alleged stressors remain uncorroborated. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for VA assistance in purchasing automotive and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by severe symptoms including depression, nightmares, and hyperarousal. The Board finds that the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation have been met.