PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial, compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD. The claim for service connection for depression was also addressed but not decided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for PTSD, headaches secondary to PTSD, heart condition secondary to PTSD, and hypertension secondary to PTSD must be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of in-service stressors. The VA will attempt to verify the veteran's reported stressors and provide him with a new examination if at least one stressor is confirmed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and providing the veteran with VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to a service assault, and has ordered additional evidence collection and examination.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD diagnosis is not based on a verified in-service stressor and denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Service connection was also denied for testicular cancer and skin cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for blindness in his right eye due to a congenital defect and PTSD. The denial of the right eye claim was based on lack of material evidence, while the PTSD claim was denied because there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed inservice stressors occurred.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current depression and PTSD to events in service. The diagnosis of PTSD was based on a false history provided by the veteran.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and granted service connection for bulimia. The veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD or skin rash due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Board denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to lack of continuous total disability for at least ten years prior to his death.

The Board has determined that the appellant's leg pain and PTSD claims are not supported by evidence of a current disability, as well as an in-service injury or event. The low back disorder claim is also pending due to incomplete service records. Further development is required for all issues.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support these diagnoses and their relationship to his military service.

The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent disability rating, effective February 9, 2005. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was not addressed as the Board does not have jurisdiction to decide this issue.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work and relationships. As a result, an initial 70 percent evaluation for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, and cataplexy due to insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has decided to remand the case for further development and clarification regarding the appellant's eligibility for VA benefits based on his service from November 6, 1967 to July 2, 1970. The appeal is being returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted the service connection for PTSD, Chronic Pain Syndrome, and Depression. The effective date is May 15, 2018.

The VA has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with depression, effective August 4, 2003.