PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors and thus failing to establish a valid diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to his death by any service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected PTSD did not contribute to his death from metastatic non-small-cell lung carcinoma. The cause of death was listed as metastatic non-small-cell lung carcinoma, with PTSD noted as a significant condition contributing to death but unrelated to the immediate cause.

The Board found that the veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disability in service, and there is no evidence linking his current psychiatric disabilities to service. The claim for PTSD was denied as well due to lack of credible supporting evidence of a verified stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to a stressor related to her military service, specifically physical abuse by her spouse during active duty. The evidence supports this conclusion and resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100% evaluation, effective from the date of his increased evaluation claim.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the last final denial does not meet the criteria for reopening the claim of service connection for PTSD, and thus the claim remains denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for SSA records and clarification of what constitutes new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for VCAA-compliant notification and VA compensation examination reports.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's current symptoms are related to his active duty service. The claim for secondary coronary artery disease due to diabetes mellitus is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, left ankle disability, neck pain, headaches, herpes zoster, and low back pain due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 70 percent disability rating as of September 3, 1999.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the veteran's anxiety disorder and her military service. Therefore, both claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder as there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor and the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, but not higher. The VA examiner found no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher rating under any diagnostic code.

The veteran is seeking service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has provided information regarding two alleged in-service stressors. The Board finds that the case should be remanded to allow for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from September 28, 2004 to September 12, 2005.,Since September 13, 2005, the veteran has been granted a 100 percent rating for his PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and increased ratings for PTSD and residuals of a gunshot wound to the right chest wall were denied. The RO found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.