PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, initially claimed as OCD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if the veteran's stressors are verifiable.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for a skin condition rated 0 percent. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for lumbosacral strain was not addressed in this decision.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's PTSD and low back disability were granted, while his hemorrhoids and hip disabilities did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, but further development is needed to determine if the veteran meets the criteria for this condition and its etiology.

The Board has determined that the injuries sustained on June 21, 1986 were incurred in the line of duty and granted service connection for all claimed conditions.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet criteria for more severe disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which is a direct result of his active military service as a combat pilot in Vietnam. As such, the cause of death is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and diabetic retinopathy with macular edema of the left eye.

The veteran seeks a higher initial rating for his service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and conduct a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD, MS, and optical neuritis have been granted service connection as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Service connection for elevated cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, normal PSA, and DM has been withdrawn by the veteran.

The veteran contends that the October 1993 rating decision, which assigned a 30 percent disability rating for PTSD, was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to severe interference with employment and social relationships.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is not service-connected and denied his claims for hypertension, PTSD, and depression.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further investigation and examination, including verification of a claimed in-service stressor. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered under a merits analysis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current low back disorder or fibrosis/respiratory disorder, and there is no evidence of such disorders during service. The veteran's claimed bilateral foot disorder, PTSD, chronic joint pain, and extreme body and joint pain upon exposure to sunlight or heat are also denied as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, including bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's service-connected left ring finger disability is rated at 10 percent, and the appeal for increased ratings or new evidence was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and granted a 20 percent rating for his intervertebral disc syndrome. The veteran does not have diagnosed PTSD, but has mild to moderate symptoms of intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.