PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD has been manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, including symptoms of depression, nightmares, hyperstartle response, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, impaired impulse control, some suicidal ideation, and difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding stressors and further medical examination.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from February 20, 2003, to April 11, 2004. From April 12, 2004, forward, the rating increased to 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying a claimed in-service stressor and obtaining VA medical records.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and his initial compensable evaluation claim was also denied. The decision did not address the issue of exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 50% prior to February 23, 1999. The case is being remanded for additional development regarding hepatitis C and the current rating of PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, of service origin and found no chronic respiratory disorder was manifested in service or within the requisite presumptive period thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and bases for adjudicating the claim of service connection for PTSD on the merits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and the need for further psychiatric examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, cervical neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective December 13, 2002. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a compensable evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including prostate disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD), gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, skin condition, and hearing loss disability have all been denied. The veteran requested withdrawal of the claim for prostate disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified in-service stressor for PTSD. The veteran needs to provide details of specific stressful events and identify fellow service members who might corroborate his claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and pulmonary emphysema are still pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no corroborating evidence of an in-service stressor to relate his PTSD to his service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and is now proceeding to evaluate the merits of the claim. The case is remanded to obtain in-service stressor verification, VA treatment records, Social Security Administration (SSA) records, and a VA psychiatric examination.