PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional private treatment records and possibly a new VA examination due to the veteran's reported worsening symptoms.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical evidence and providing VCAA notice.

The appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any panic disorder identified, as well as its impact on employability.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible evidence corroborating the veteran's in-service sexual assault stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no credible evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, as required for a rating higher than 50 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, flat feet, and a skin condition are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased initial rating of greater than 70 percent for PTSD, and the issue is dismissed.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection for low back, cervical spine, and PTSD were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities related to his service. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of PTSD and there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, the residuals of a fall, and for COPD, ulcers, arthritis, hepatitis C, depression, and schizoaffective disorder as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence that corroborated the veteran's in-service sexual assault.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of current disability. The claim for PTSD was remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The appeal is remanded to obtain credible supporting evidence for the veteran's claimed in-service stressors related to his service in Vietnam.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to September 19, 2006, and increased to 70 percent effective that date.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was remanded to the RO for further development, including a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because he has not been diagnosed with PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied because there is no evidence of a corroborated in-service stressor and the veteran did not participate in combat with the enemy.