PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from his private physician, Dr. Georges.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development of evidence, including verifying specific inservice stressful experiences and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD and verified in-service stressors. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and compliance with Vazquez-Flores notice requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for PTSD and a right shoulder disability cannot be granted as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor or injury, respectively.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not a member of the veteran's household for the purpose of Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35 of Title 38 of the United States Code.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the last VA examination and the need for a new one.

The Board has determined that there is no credible evidence linking the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, to service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of a service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, and further development is needed.

The veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, but there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor. The claim for service connection for PTSD must be denied.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently manifested by ongoing symptoms of depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping due to recurring nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, intrusive recollections, increased irritability, anger outbursts, social isolation, transient suicidal ideations, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. The GAF scores range from 40-65, resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but without total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to corroborate the veteran's reported stressful events and determine if they meet the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence corroborating the veteran's claimed stressors, specifically his service aboard USS Guadalcanal during the US Embassy bombing in Beirut.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and skin disorders, due to a lack of verified inservice stressors and insufficient evidence linking current disabilities to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor and he did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD since July 24, 2003. The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cellulitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the service-connected amebiasis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his verified combat experiences during service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for the service-connected psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction with PTSD, which is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for major depression and PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of in-service stressors or a link between current diagnoses and service.