PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition and the stressor cannot be verified.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, hearing loss, or chronic skin infections attributable to military service. The veteran's diabetes mellitus is adequately controlled with medication and diet. His peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities is mild to moderate.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service event, injury, or disease related to these conditions.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, hepatitis B, and bilateral hearing loss were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the medical records.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a right great toe injury due to new and material evidence. The claims for sleep disorder and PTSD are denied.,Service connection cannot be established for sleep disorder or PTSD as there is no credible supporting evidence that the veteran's claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for dermatitis, finding no credible evidence of in-service stressors or combat involvement. The veteran's current skin condition was rated as 10 percent disabling under both old and new VA regulations.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his active duty service and denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100% disability rating, effective from May 10, 1995, for service connection of fibromyalgia and TDIU. The earlier effective dates for these conditions have also been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for bronchial asthma, laryngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pharyngitis. The claim for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) and post traumatic stress disorder, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability. The decision also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the earliest possible effective date is February 29, 2000.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary for the claims of PTSD, psychiatric disability due to alcoholism, and neck disability. The case will be remanded for these examinations.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating of 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD, finding that the symptoms do not more closely approximate a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C and PTSD, as there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of all service-connected disabilities in determining whether they preclude employment.