PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because there is no competent medical evidence indicating he has this condition as a result of his military service, including any specific stressor related to combat in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, hypertension, and vitreous detachment of the left eye, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is about reopening his claim for PTSD. The Board has decided to remand the case back to the RO for clarification on whether he wants a videoconference or Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and reopening of service connection claims for bilateral hammertoes and onychomycosis were denied. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by his service-connected PTSD. The disability did not cause the immediate or underlying cause of death, nor was it etiologically related.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling an examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his employability. The issues of a higher initial rating for PTSD and TDIU are part of this process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a new examination by a different provider.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if his PTSD is related to service. The case will be returned to the RO for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development, including an examination to determine his ability to work given his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and denied his requests for earlier effective dates. The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD with an effective date of October 17, 2000.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was resolved as his claim was granted in full. The appeals for back disability and left knee disorder were dismissed due to the absence of a timely substantive appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to have been aggravated by service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran is also granted nonservice-connected pension due to his other disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, specifically his time spent with a wounded serviceman during his deployment in Okinawa. The VA will now assign a rating and effective date for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records, unverified stressor events, and need for further examination. The Veteran's claim is pending.

The appellant's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, numbness of the hands, jungle rot on the feet and crotch, a skin disability, impotency, and cardiovascular disability have all been granted based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including review of new VA outpatient treatment records and a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's prostate cancer showed biochemical evidence of recurrence from March 16 to December 25, 2006. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no competent evidence of the disability.