PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability (PTSD). The appellant is entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, effective from March 1, 2000.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's disability warranted a 30 percent evaluation based on symptoms consistent with a mild to moderate condition.

The Board has decided that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD requires further development, including verification of in-service stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as it was incurred during his active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board found no credible evidence that the veteran experienced a stressful event in service to account for her PTSD diagnosis, and thus denied her claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified stressor and insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA denied an increased initial disability rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the stressors claimed by the veteran have not been verified. The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with enemy forces during his military service, and therefore, his statements alone are insufficient to establish the occurrence of the alleged stressors.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current disability and no credible evidence linking the veteran's symptoms to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for diabetes mellitus as there is no competent medical evidence showing the condition existed during or after service.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that he meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran has PTSD or other psychiatric disorders due to service. The issue of service connection will be reviewed after additional evidence is obtained.

The Board has granted a rating of 50 percent for the service-connected PTSD, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411. The veteran's symptoms include occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from lung cancer, and the Board grants service connection for the cause of death. However, there is no potential for additional benefit under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, so the DIC claim is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The veteran's PTSD was also found not to be incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification of the veteran's claimed stressors and a VA examination to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the veteran's failure to respond to requests for stressor details and other necessary actions. The claim is being reopened, but further examination and evidence are needed to determine if service connection can be established.