PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verification of in-service stressor and incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran needs to be provided with a new psychiatric examination to determine whether he meets the criteria for PTSD and if it can be related to an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there were no verified in-service stressors. The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is insufficient evidence to corroborate his reported stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified or potentially verifiable stressor event during his period of active service, to include service as a paratrooper.

The Board found no evidence of combat service and insufficient supporting evidence for the claimed stressors. As a result, the Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining employment records and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other posttraumatic stress disorder, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The issues are about increasing PTSD symptoms and reopening a left knee disability claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA mental health examination to determine if the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD based on verified stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 1, 2007.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The case must be remanded for verification of alleged in-service stressors and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an eye disorder, and a back disorder have been reopened. The Board will remand these issues to the RO for further consideration.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified stressor to support the diagnosis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 30, 2001. The appeal is for an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher initial disability evaluation of 50 percent is warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only is denied as he does not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.808 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed PTSD and hearing loss conditions.