PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a stomach disability (secondary to PTSD), a back disorder, headaches, a skin disability of the feet, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is required in order to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he currently has PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder. The left knee claim also requires further examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for gout was denied as there is no medical evidence of a current disability and the absence of competent evidence linking it to his active service. The claim for PTSD remains pending due to insufficient verification of claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and provide additional VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to additional evidence received after the initial decision. The case will be reviewed by the RO and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued.

The Board has granted TDIU effective from May 25, 1990, but only up to the date of receipt of the claim (May 15, 1995). The veteran's PTSD was found to have resulted in unemployability as early as July 1989.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence was submitted, but it did not establish a valid in-service stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claim for waiver of compensation overpayment in the amount of $3,596.00 was denied as it would not be against equity and good conscience to require repayment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability involving his feet or skin, and there is no evidence of an in-service stressor related to service from January 1981 to January 1984. Therefore, the claims for residuals of a bilateral foot injury, skin condition, and PTSD are denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the veteran died before a final decision could be made.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further development, including verification of in-service stressor(s) and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's PTSD is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms, warranting a rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully consider the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression, including obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disorder and PTSD were not incurred in or aggravated by service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a respiratory examination. The claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, PTSD, and residuals of head injury with headaches. The initial evaluations for these conditions have been set at 10 percent each.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible supporting evidence that his claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.