PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed features was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and cyst removal residuals, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The appellant's claim for service-connected burial benefits was denied as a matter of law due to the operation of law, and not because of any evidence or facts presented.

The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking a higher evaluation for his service-connected anxiety disorder, previously diagnosed as PTSD. The case must be remanded to schedule the Veteran for a hearing before a member of the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is dismissed as the original decision became final.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Type II Diabetes Mellitus is denied because the earliest date of receipt of a formal or informal claim was May 31, 2005.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depression, finding that her symptoms meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted a 40% evaluation, the maximum allowed. Service connection for PTSD was not established due to lack of verified stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have effectively precluded locomotion without the aid of assistive devices, such as braces and crutches. As a result, he is entitled to a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat and there was no corroboration of his claimed in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and residuals of a knife wound injury, finding no current diagnosis of either condition and insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury.

The Veteran's alcoholism is not related to his service-connected PTSD. His service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran disagrees with the current 70 percent disability rating for his service-connected PTSD and has filed a notice of disagreement. A Statement of the Case (SOC) must be issued to address this issue.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not cause significant deficiencies in most areas. The Board finds that the criteria for a 50 percent rating are met.

The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology more closely approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.