PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's hypertension was not incurred during active service and there is no competent medical evidence linking it to service.,Bilateral peripheral neuropathy has not been diagnosed, and the earliest evidence of a diagnosis is several years after separation from service.,Spermatocele was first clinically confirmed during a period of IDT following a motor vehicle accident. Service connection is granted based on this history.,PTSD does not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.,Cervical contusion and sprain have been manifested by moderate limitation of motion with no incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest.,Lumbar spine contusion and strain with radiculopathy were manifested by characteristic pain on motion with slight to severe limitations in motion, but without incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest prior or since February 24, 2006.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, effective April 9, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating prior to this date.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's metastatic adenocarcinoma, involving the lungs, from colonic primary, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is not presumed to have been so incurred due to Agent Orange exposure. The claim for PTSD was remanded as there was insufficient evidence to verify the alleged stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The veteran is also to be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, claimed as secondary to in-service physical and verbal abuse. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the stressors occurred and their impact on the current symptoms.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for the service-connected PTSD, effective October 28, 2005.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of additional medical evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for PTSD was denied due to a lack of verified stressor events, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss within one year post-service or at any point in time.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD causes moderate disability but does not result in significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective December 21, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional information from the veteran regarding his service stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD is present.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence verifying the occurrence of his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, that is related to his military service. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to January 8, 2004. As of that date, the rating for PTSD has been increased to 50 percent.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and did not engage in combat, thus denying service connection for PTSD. The claim for tinea pedis was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no credible evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors and thus denying his claim.

The VA determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and therefore denied his claim for service connection.