PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the timeliness of his notice of disagreement to a March 2004 rating decision that denied service connection for various conditions.

The claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened based on new and material evidence, but the claims for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and renal cell carcinoma were denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability evaluation than 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link to service, and the conditions were not shown to have manifested within one year of discharge.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disabilities, sexual dysfunction, and fibromyalgia as there was no competent evidence to show that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by the Veteran's active service.

The case is remanded to the Board for further adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on additional information and verification of claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for PTSD, and denied higher initial ratings for bilateral pes planus, low back disability with degenerative disc disease and scoliosis, left wrist sprain, and left knee strain.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hair loss, a skin disorder, and bronchitis as they were not related to disease or injury during the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was rated at 30 percent from October 21, 2002, through June 25, 2008, and then increased to 50 percent effective on June 26, 2008.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be less severe than the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent, including greater than 50 percent and 70 percent.

The Veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding private treatment records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD was denied a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to September 29, 2008, and a 50 percent rating from that date. The hearing loss was also denied a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for residuals of malaria.

The Veteran is entitled to a 50 percent rating for PTSD immediately following his discharge from service, but no higher.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD was granted based on a diagnosis of the condition and evidence that an in-service stressor, specifically the attack on his artillery base at Song Be in November 1968, occurred.