PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his PTSD was denied in multiple previous decisions. The March 12, 1992 rating decision granted a 100 percent evaluation and assigned an effective date of May 1, 1990. The appellant argued that the decision contained clear and unmistakable error (CUE), but her arguments were dismissed as they did not meet the restrictive definition of CUE.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted, with the Board finding that his symptoms are related to an in-service stressful incident.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of her active duty military service and grants her claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder with psychotic features and impotence was granted. The issues related to his original claim for a chronic acquired psychiatric disability were also addressed.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the veteran's assault did not occur during active duty and there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service sexual assault.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain treatment records from a private psychologist, Dr. Slayer, who treated the veteran for PTSD in the 1980s. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD that can be related to her period of service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 12, 2002. Service connection for pneumothorax and bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a direct link to service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his military service and that his service-connected disabilities do not combine to preclude substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU are both denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about the veteran's PTSD diagnosis and unverified stressors. The case will be returned for further examination and verification of stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical treatment records from various providers. The appellant is also asked to provide information about any post-service psychiatric treatment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and skin rash, finding no current disability and rejecting the claim based on lack of evidence supporting a link to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent from July 24, 2003 to February 24, 2006.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, depression, chronic bronchitis, or a bilateral foot disorder. The evidence fails to establish any link between these conditions and service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable due to his condition, as he is currently bedridden and incoherent after a stroke.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and diabetes mellitus, but denied claims for other conditions including PTSD, diabetic retinopathy, mental deficiency (comprehension delay/loss), and a dental disorder.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating, as they are not shown to be productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.