PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and chloracne, including as due to herbicide exposure. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and PTSD do not meet the criteria for service connection or an increased rating, respectively. The evidence does not establish a nexus between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with anxiety and depression. The veteran's current diagnoses of a stomach disorder and migraine and cluster headaches are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining any outstanding VA treatment records and preparing a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a right shoulder disability, but further development is needed before these claims can be adjudicated on their merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and VCAA compliance.

The VA denied the reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records from Dr. Otto, who treated the veteran for PTSD. The effective date of service connection for PTSD is sought prior to June 26, 2003.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and a TDIU was denied. The maximum schedular evaluations are already assigned for his service-connected conditions.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.

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

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but further development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits of the case.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to December 23, 1992 for service connection of PTSD with major depression and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The veteran's request for a hearing before the Board at the RO is granted, and his appeal to establish service connection for PTSD will be remanded for further action.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective February 12, 2002. His bilateral hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for an in-service stressor.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for right knee chondromalacia patella and a higher initial evaluation for PTSD.,For the right knee, the evidence did not show limitation of flexion to 15 degrees or extension to 10 degrees, so no additional compensation was granted.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The veteran is currently receiving a 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus, the maximum schedular evaluation assignable by law.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD, and thus service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

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