PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, finding conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD as defined in DSM-IV and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed condition to his claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and a lung disability due to asbestos exposure were denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the Veteran did not have evidence of asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examination and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, a dental condition (claimed as knocked out teeth), and a low back disability have been reopened. However, the evidence does not support granting these claims on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify stressors and obtain additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing more details about the Veteran's Army Reserve service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records relevant to his disability benefits application.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development of the record, including scheduling a video hearing before a member of the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further verification of his claimed stressors and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he suffers from PTSD related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated at 50 percent disabling and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling (PTSD) and additional disabilities independently rated at least 60 percent disabling. The Board finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s)(1).

The Veteran's PTSD prior to April 8, 2002 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran incurred or aggravated a disability during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence corroborating the claimed in-service stressor.

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 PTSD, left wrist strain residuals, neck strain residuals, and bilateral shin splints were denied. The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding her stressor to be not credible.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of his claims, including the need for clinical records from specific military facilities and service personnel records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and has granted service connection for PTSD.