PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The other two issues (left leg varicose veins and tender scars) are not rated as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD from August 1, 1998, to February 28, 2000, and a 70 percent rating from February 29, 2000. The veteran's appeal is now remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD and found that new evidence supports reopening, but service connection is not granted due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's PTSD is not rated higher than 30 percent, and the spine disorder was found to be unrelated to service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is due to noise exposure in service. His tinnitus and PTSD are also related to service.,Hypertension and acid reflux disease were not shown during service or as a result of service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of additional evidence. The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is pending.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for cervical-dorsal strain and PTSD, as well as service connection for a lower left leg condition secondary to his cervical-dorsal strain, were denied by the RO. The veteran was not granted any new or additional benefits.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further development regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, sinusitis, and PTSD due to a lack of competent evidence showing current disabilities or continuity of symptoms since service.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, a higher rating for post-traumatic headaches, and TDIU were denied as the evidence did not support service connection or entitlement to increased ratings.

The veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks prior to March 23, 2004.,Since March 23, 2004, the veteran has experienced an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships due to his PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The claim for service connection for cardiovascular disability on other than a secondary basis was granted.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as there was no valid diagnosis based on verified stressors prior to January 28, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, a right knee condition, a left knee condition, headaches, and a sinus condition. The VA examinations did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other chronic conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and PTSD, as well as his attempts to reopen a claim for lupus. The increased rating claims were also denied.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat and could not verify specific stressor events related to his claimed PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to address the issues of service connection for PTSD, hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and a compensable evaluation for visual impairment.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hip and back disorders, as well as numbness in his hands and feet. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records, determine the nature of any current diagnoses, and provide VA examinations.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent should be granted due to significant occupational and social impairment.