PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board found no service connection for the cause of death due to cardiorespiratory failure, and denied DIC pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially and materially to her death.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The claim for increased rating of psoriasis was granted, but the effective dates are not specified.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for asbestosis.,The VA also denied the veteran's application to increase his PTSD rating from 30 percent to a higher level.

The veteran's PTSD, left eye disability, and bilateral hearing loss are all rated at their maximum levels. The Board finds no basis to grant higher ratings for any of these conditions.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted, while his claims for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and bilateral defective hearing, as well as his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for the residuals of a puncture wound to the left hand. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has determined that the requirements for notification have not been met, and thus the case is being remanded to provide appropriate notice.

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

The veteran's headaches are found to be related to his period of active service.,Service connection is granted for a psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), degenerative joint disease of the ankles, feet, and knees; memory loss; and sleep disorder (each to include as due to an undiagnosed illness).

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, and the Board dismisses this issue.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal because his VA Form 9, which was submitted in February 2003, is not considered timely based on the one-year time limit following the issuance of the SOC.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including verifying the veteran's claimed stressors and providing VCAA notice regarding disability ratings and effective dates.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity as to render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to confirm any verified in-service stressors and to determine if the veteran's current PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are related to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining VA and Vet Center treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and providing the veteran with an opportunity to respond.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder in service or within one year post-service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.