PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the current development of issues related to PTSD and pre-syncopal episodes is inadequate, necessitating further development. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD was not manifested by the required occupational and social impairment for a higher rating during the periods in question.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD stemming from a personal assault during service, is service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the TDIU claim for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is likely incurred in service and etiologically related to his service, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, and his claim for automobile and adaptive equipment is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left hip disability, and phlebitis of the right leg were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, a skin rash, and fungus of the toes, all claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, were withdrawn. The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus and vertigo, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder. The denial was based on a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors, as well as the absence of combat participation in Vietnam.

The Veteran does not have PTSD currently and has not had it at any time during the pendency of this claim, so service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to December 8, 2008, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and Neurotic Depressive Reaction, finding that there was no verified traumatic event during service to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD, coronary artery disease, and atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease are all service-connected due to their relationship with pre-existing conditions or secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 10 percent from April 9, 2002 to June 8, 2009 and increased to 30 percent since June 9, 2009.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is being remanded due to the inability to verify stressors. The Board requests additional information and documentation from service records.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified stressor and no medical etiology linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for lumbosacral strain, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, while the other conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is service-connected. The Veteran's bilateral hip pain was not found to be directly related to his service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has made him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU rating.