PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosed condition, and there were no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors could not be corroborated and denied her claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C, finding that there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor or a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The appeal for TDIU was not addressed as it is part of the remand portion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development. The issues of service connection for hypertension, claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD and granted service connection due to a verified in-service stressor involving exposure to weaponry fire.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in the need for regular aid and attendance due to cognitive difficulties, requiring assistance with daily activities such as cooking, personal hygiene, and protection from environmental hazards.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service connection claim for PTSD is denied as she does not have qualifying active duty for training or inactive duty for training ordered by the President or Secretary of the Army, and thus is not eligible for VA benefits stemming from her Iowa National Guard service.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claims for service connection for chronic ischemic heart disease and degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, as well as hypertension secondary to diabetes. He also seeks service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claim for service connection for degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, as well as hypertension secondary to diabetes. He also seeks service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.,,,The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD based on in-service stressors, but his claim has not been verified by the U.S. Army and Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC).,The Veteran is seeking service connection for chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on combat experience. The right foot injury claim was reopened due to new evidence, but remains denied. The cancer of the left vocal cord claim is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no current diagnoses of any claimed conditions, and thus could not establish a link between military service and these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Veteran also meets criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded to allow for further development, including verification of a claimed in-service stressor and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and to obtain VA treatment records. The issue of entitlement to an initial increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder remains on hold.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to May 14, 2007 and increased to 50 percent from that date. The Board found a higher rating is warranted for the period after May 14, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% prior to January 5, 2007 and increased to 50% thereafter. The current rating of 50% is maintained.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence, but the Veteran's petition was granted based on the submission of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. His PTSD was granted with a 50% evaluation, effective August 2005. The issue of an extraschedular evaluation for PTSD remains pending.