PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, Onychomycosis and Deviated Septum are both rated as noncompensable.

The Board is remanding the case due to a previous denial of service connection for PTSD, and new evidence must be considered. The veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) records need to be obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected right ankle disorder and PTSD, as well as his claim for a TDIU. The right ankle disorder is rated at 10 percent, while PTSD is rated at 50 percent in combination with other disabilities. The combined rating does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disorder, finding that neither condition is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for a low back disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The veteran's periods of active or inactive duty need to be verified, and additional medical examination is required.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions regarding PTSD, potential need for additional evidence from SSA, and incomplete notification of the claimant.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with an enemy, and thus his claim of service connection for PTSD cannot be granted based on a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical evidence and a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and thus could not be considered a combat veteran for purposes of establishing service connection for PTSD. The veteran's claimed stressors were deemed unverified, as he failed to provide specific information about his alleged experiences. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and arranging for the veteran to undergo VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 25, 2003 for service connection of PTSD. The decision states that no evidence was found indicating a prior claim before this date.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient examination findings and incomplete medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred in service and is causally related to his military experience, specifically witnessing a plane crash.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right heel stress fracture, left heel stress fracture, sinusitis, PTSD, mood disorder not otherwise specified (claimed as depression), and back condition. The decision also noted that a VA examination of the feet was scheduled but the veteran did not appear.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving the issue of a higher rating for post-traumatic stress disorder unresolved.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 50 percent disability rating, effective June 8, 2004. The claim for an increased evaluation greater than 50 percent was denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability to the left knee resulting from treatment at a VA medical facility in 1996. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD remains pending.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been granted, with the effective date to be determined. The current rating of 30 percent is increased to 70 percent.