PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as the need to obtain all outstanding VA treatment records. The case will be readjudicated following these actions.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence from the Lyons VA Medical Center. The RO must obtain and consider these records before readjudicating the case.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was a clear link between his in-service stressors and his current diagnosis of PTSD. The other issues on appeal are not addressed as they pertain to different conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and his application for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening the previously denied PTSD claim, and the veteran was found to be unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran currently has PTSD as a result of the February 1973 assault. The claim will be reviewed again after the examination.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are related to his service. The specific in-service stressor(s) for PTSD need to be verified.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for verification of stressors and obtaining medical records. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is currently on remand.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a respiratory disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange, and a low back disorder. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of an in-service stressor related to PTSD, no diagnosed respiratory condition linked to Agent Orange exposure, and no current low back disability found to be related to the 1972 vehicle accident.

The veteran was awarded service connection for PTSD and is now eligible for enrollment in Priority Group 1 for VA healthcare benefits.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 70 percent for the veteran's service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, effective from the date of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination addressing the service connection claim for PTSD, which is related to an alleged sexual assault during service. The veteran's representative argues that certain actions and behavior indicate corroborating evidence.

The Board has found that the veteran's nonservice-connected dementia prevents him from working, but it is unclear if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The RO must obtain medical opinions on whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining such employment.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and now grants a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for a respiratory disability, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether the current disabilities are related to service exposure. The veteran's testimony regarding asbestos exposure was considered but not sufficient to establish service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher evaluation due to his symptoms.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inaccuracies in his unit assignments and stressor events. The RO will verify the correct units he was assigned to during his Vietnam service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has found that this level of impairment does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD, and he was granted a 50 percent evaluation for his PTSD.