PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and skin cancer residuals is being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of stressors and exposure history.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and his acquired psychiatric disorders and hearing loss were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims are therefore denied.

The veteran is entitled to a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective March 2, 2004. He was previously rated at 50 percent prior to that date.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a claim of CUE in the June 1997 rating decision and denied the application to reopen the earlier effective date for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new evidence submitted by her mother, and additional development is required.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and left foot strain and weakness are not service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a thoracic spine disability, allergic rhinitis, and PTSD. The appeals for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, scar, and right index finger fracture were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the diagnosis of PTSD and the need for verification of a claimed stressor. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these matters are addressed.

The veteran seeks service connection for a low back disorder and an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder. The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for a low back disorder can be reopened, but it is unclear if the current severity of his PTSD warrants an increase in evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are productive of total social and industrial inadaptability due to serious symptoms such as hallucinations, suicidal ideation, and impaired judgment. The criteria for a 100 percent disability rating have been met.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in an August 2001 rating decision. The veteran is now entitled to a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence of a cervical spine disability due to disease or injury in service. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded as the stressor events are not corroborated.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. However, it was determined that new evidence did not establish a direct link to service or any other basis for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran did not provide sufficient details about his in-service stressors to support a diagnosis of PTSD and denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by mild symptoms, and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD or a heart disorder related to service and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have current PTSD due to any incident or event in military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran was exposed to a stressor in service and whether his PTSD is related to that exposure.