PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and left shoulder disability are being remanded for additional VA examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, PTSD, and a back disorder (spinal stenosis) were denied as there was no evidence of in-service disease or injury related to these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current level of impairment.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities were each rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings for these conditions.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the veteran's claimed stressors and skin disorder.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen a claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development of evidence and due process.

The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, but denied service connection for residuals of ruptured eardrums, residuals of frozen feet, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude gainful employment consistent with her education and occupational experience, and therefore a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has not been met.