PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is at least as likely as not related to combat stressors experienced during active duty, and granted his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, onychomycosis of toenails, sinusitis, and pain and stiffness in joints with swelling and cramps involving the left lower extremity were all denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation since June 30, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reported stressors in Vietnam have not been verified, and thus service connection for PTSD cannot be granted based on this evidence. The case is being remanded to attempt verification of the stressor events and to conduct a VA psychiatric examination if any are confirmed.

The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome claim was denied, while his post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at 30 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying his employment status. The VA will also need to obtain the veteran's Social Security Administration disability benefits information and conduct further examinations regarding his hypertension and PTSD.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits was denied as he did not serve on active duty during a period of war.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion, as well as additional development of VA treatment records.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as incurred in service, with the Board resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating. The claim for an increased rating was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disease and hypertension, but the issue of an increased rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is required to substantiate the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to inservice sexual assault. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and also denied a request for an earlier effective date. The veteran's service connection was reopened based on new evidence, but the claim for increased rating remains denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, specifically visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp during World War II.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and challenges the termination of his VA pension benefits. The Board has ordered remand to obtain verification of in-service stressors, review the pension issue, and ensure all notification requirements have been met.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD disability is manifested by total occupational impairment and symptoms that approximate total social impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, which causes total occupational impairment since April 25, 2005, warrants a 100 percent rating.

The veteran's PTSD was found to be manifested by severe symptoms including sleep difficulty, nightmares, panic attacks, and social isolation. The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD effective January 5, 2007, and a 100 percent evaluation thereafter.