PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and there is no credible evidence linking his current psychiatric symptoms to service. The veteran's Nervous Disorder, including Depression and Memory Loss, was also denied as there is no medical evidence showing it is related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for a left anterior iliac region donor site scar, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and his case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is likely due to his experiences in service, particularly during his time in Vietnam. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records.

The veteran's post operative ventral/umbilical hernias are currently rated at 20 percent, and the claim for an increased evaluation is granted. The issue of service connection for PTSD remains unresolved as it is unclear whether the veteran engaged in combat.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor event, and thus the preponderance of evidence is against the award.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for PTSD and service connection for Hepatitis C. The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, while his hepatitis C was not found to be related to active service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have been shown to be of such severity as to preclude substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a sciatic nerve condition, finding no credible evidence of the claimed stressors in service. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence but ultimately denied as there is no direct or presumptive service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 30 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has reopened and granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence was submitted. The veteran is now entitled to a compensable rating for his residuals of second degree burns of the left hand.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he currently has PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, an eating disorder, and diabetes mellitus, finding that his claimed stressors were not corroborated by official records and thus did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and re-adjudication due to incomplete records, including VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The VA denied a higher rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's disability picture equates to reduced reliability and productivity but without deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for tinnitus. The veteran's PTSD is related to his active military service, while there is no evidence of a direct link between the current diagnosis of tinnitus and his service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was insufficient evidence to verify the claimed stressors and thus no in-service event occurred as described by the veteran. The diagnosis of PTSD is based on a post-service incident.

The veteran's PTSD has been manifested by difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, suspiciousness, sleep impairment, nightmares, mild memory loss, and panic attacks two to three times a month. The Board finds that the disability more nearly approximates a 30 percent rating based on these symptoms.