PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The VA denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the veteran's PTSD, finding that the symptoms did not warrant such a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss in his right ear and PTSD. The denial of hearing loss was based on the lack of a current disability, while the denial of PTSD was due to the fact that the evidence did not meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or due to being housebound has been denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to service. The veteran was diagnosed with PTSD and depression during service.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on direct evidence of a link between the veteran's military service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD to allow for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disability, generalized arthritis, and PTSD. The claim for left eye disability was previously denied in November 1974 and not reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and residuals of herbicide exposure, including chronic folliculitis, soft tissue sarcoma, and other skin disorders. Service connection is denied for the remaining conditions.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to August 11, 2005, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability manifested by PTSD due to disease or injury incurred in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as September 20, 2002 is the correct effective date based on when his reopened claim was received.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of radiation exposure, and depression. The appeals were not granted as there was no credible evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including prostate disorder, respiratory disorder, fever-related disorders, memory loss, fatigue and insomnia (other than as symptoms of PTSD), and peptic ulcer disease. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 27, 2001 for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD. The RO assigned this rating on February 27, 2001 based on records showing total impairment due to PTSD.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for residuals of a right inguinal hernia repair and service connection for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and PTSD) is considered 'unknown' as it does not involve service connection at all.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, including PTSD. The examiner found no evidence of PTSD and concluded that the veteran did not suffer from any psychiatric disorders related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examination(s) and clarifying whether the veteran is raising a claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disorder.

The veteran's depressive disorder, to include PTSD, was characterized by symptoms such as depressed mood, suicidal ideations, chronic sleep impairment, and disturbances of motivation. The disability resulted in mild social and industrial impairment from January 17, 1995 to November 7, 1996.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and increased the rating to 50 percent effective May 6, 2004. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not rated as compensable.