PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him permanently bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a disability evaluation greater than 50 percent for PTSD/OCD from August 31, 2004 through August 12, 2007 was withdrawn by the Veteran and is dismissed. The claim for TDIU was denied as the evidence does not show that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further action as the Board's previous decision was found to inaccurately portray the December 2002 RO action.

The veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal with regard to the September 2002 and October 2002 rating decisions, which denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, service connection for a heart disorder, service connection for hearing loss, and entitlement to TDIU.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a major depressive disorder was granted, while the claim for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder was granted a 30 percent evaluation during the period from March 28, 2006 to July 16, 2007.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder as there was no diagnosis of PTSD, and the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his active duty service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder as there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and the Veteran did not engage in combat.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on a current diagnosis and a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran was granted service connection for phobia, situational, fear of flying and denied service connection for PTSD.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including a VCAA notice letter and VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms that include depression, depressed mood and affect, anxiety with occasional anxiety attacks, anger, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep impairment, nightmares, avoidant behavior, startle response, intrusive thoughts, suspiciousness, and hypervigilance. However, the evidence does not support an initial rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, residuals of a cold injury, tinnitus, dental disorder, and left leg disorder as there was no evidence to support a diagnosis or link to service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, right ankle disability to include Achilles tendonitis, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability as there was no competent medical evidence of current disabilities or sufficient evidence to support a finding that the pre-existing conditions were aggravated during active service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including verification of the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and a possible VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for PTSD was reopened but ultimately denied due to the lack of a valid diagnosis.

The appeal was denied because new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).