PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in October 2000. The veteran now has a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation of PTSD is being remanded due to missing Vet Center records and the need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's depression, NOS, has resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to symptoms such as depressed mood and some difficulty with sleep. The RO awarded a 30 percent evaluation for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a burn injury and PTSD, finding that there is no current disability related to these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or a depressive disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.,For his left knee disabilities, the RO assigned initial evaluations of 10 percent. The Board finds that the current evaluations do not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the severity of the symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Lyme disease, and obstructive airway disease/shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness. The left elbow scar was not found to be compensable under either old or new VA rating criteria. Hearing loss disability was also not established as a current condition.

The veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to military service.,PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The VA examiner found the veteran did not meet the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD.,Retinal floaters, headaches, memory loss, and cognitive impairment are not attributable to military service.

The Board denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Migraine Headache, and the residuals of a fourth metacarpal fracture of the right hand.,The claim for an increased rating for the residuals of a fourth metacarpal fracture of the right hand was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and determine if service connection for PTSD can be established.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, effective January 21, 2004. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the award of service connection and compensation for PTSD.,The veteran is also seeking an earlier effective date for the award of a permanent and total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied both the claim for PTSD and the request for an earlier effective date for schizophrenia. The veteran's claims were based on direct service connection, but no specific exposure basis was provided.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further evidentiary development due to the veteran's substance abuse problem and lack of contact information.

The VA denied the appellant's request for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his PTSD disability, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.