PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available. The Board found that his symptoms since May 1, 2008, warrant this higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and denied service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence regarding the veteran's PTSD diagnosis, including a lack of verified in-service stressors and missing service medical records. The veteran is required to provide additional supporting evidence from sources other than her service records, such as law enforcement authorities or mental health counseling centers.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain missing service records and provide notice of applicable law regarding secondary service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified stressor event in service, and the need for a VA PTSD examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and left hip disorder were denied. The claim for tinnitus was also denied.,The veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, left knee disorder, neck/cervical spine disorder, and right shoulder disorder were all denied. However, the veteran's claims for depression and PTSD have been reopened and granted.,The veteran's right shoulder disorder claim has been reopened but not granted. The veteran's depression claim has also been reopened but not granted. The veteran's PTSD claim has been reopened and granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression, dysthymia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for a medical examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities were denied. The veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted service connection with a 40% disability rating.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, claiming it was caused by witnessing the death of a friend in Vietnam. The case is being remanded to verify the alleged event and determine if it meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of evidence, including verification of stressors and additional medical records. The veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety, is pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, skin cancer, and bilateral knee disability, were not incurred or aggravated by his active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and determine if the veteran meets the criteria for service connection of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran did not provide credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to March 15, 2007 and later increased to 50 percent effective from that date. The appeal is for a higher initial rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is service-connected.

The Board has determined that the evidence submitted since the February 2003 rating decision is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, enlarged prostate, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands. The veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence.