PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder were denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor for PTSD, the Veteran's current anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are not related to active service, and VA has done everything reasonably possible to notify and assist the claimant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Veteran is appealing the original evaluation assigned to his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a specific credibility determination regarding his statements about TDY in Vietnam.

The Veteran's headache disorder is not service connected and the Board denied a 100% schedular rating for PTSD. The effective date of the increased rating for PTSD was April 13, 2007.

The Board found that tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied the claim. The PTSD issue is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors have not been verified, and therefore service connection for PTSD cannot be established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new examination and consideration of the evidence submitted since his last examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from June 22, 1999 to February 17, 2003, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent effective February 26, 2009. The claim for an earlier effective date remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, right knee disability, and low back disability. The Veteran's current right knee and low back disabilities are found to be related to his service-connected residuals of a right ankle injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including verifying a reported in-service stressor and determining whether the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his claimed in-service stressors are supported by credible evidence.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for VA examinations of his spine and gastrointestinal system, as well as a social and industrial survey. The RO will also consider the impact of his service-connected PTSD on employment.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities alone.

The Veteran's initial claim for PTSD was granted with a 30 percent rating effective August 30, 2002. In February 2008, the rating was increased to 50 percent as of April 2, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his service-connected PTSD.