PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Nerve Root Tumor (Schwannoma), and Chronic Disability Manifested by Left Lower Extremity Pain.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's claimed stressors. The veteran is seeking service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, and further investigation into his reported incidents is needed.

The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulations, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. However, the claim is still denied as there are no verified in-service stressors supporting a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy was not incurred or aggravated by service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability. The claim for PTSD failed because it could not be established as related to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of stressors and obtaining private medical records.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 1, 2004.,Effective November 1, 2004, the rating for PTSD increased to 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has caused significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 70 percent since February 14, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of stressors related to PTSD and obtaining medical records from VA facilities. The veteran's service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disorders are also being evaluated.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability, an initial evaluation greater than 30 percent for PTSD, and an initial evaluation greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus. The veteran was also denied a total rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Lumbar Spine was also denied due to the lack of evidence showing chronic disability during or following service.

The veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing has not been scheduled, and the case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling such a hearing.

The Board denied service connection for esophageal cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. Esophageal cancer was not found to be related to service, including as due to exposure to herbicides. Post-traumatic stress disorder was also not found to be related to service.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish the occurrence of a stressor related to the veteran's alleged sexual assault during service, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, PTSD, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and multiple myeloma due to a lack of diagnosed conditions. The appeals were not about Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the appellant engaged in combat and whether any claimed stressors occurred. The case will be remanded for further action.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified stressor related to his military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which represents moderate severity. The Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the validity of the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. This includes obtaining verification of any claimed stressors related to PTSD and an examination to assess the current nature and severity of his hearing loss.