PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on his in-service stressors, which are related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity while he was temporarily stationed in Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is due to his military service, specifically continuous exposure to mortar and rocket attacks during his time in Vietnam. The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on the Veteran's credible testimony of these stressors.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, characterized by memory loss and depression with PTSD, is rated at 70 percent since December 29, 2002. This rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and a need for further examination to determine if he has PTSD that is related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under VA guidelines. The Board has also granted entitlement to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) should be remanded due to issues with the credibility of his claimed stressors and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, PTSD, and alcoholism are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal from the Appellant, and hence the appeal is dismissed.

The Board found no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, and thus denied service connection for PTSD. The Board also noted that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between his current psychiatric conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's eczema was rated at the maximum schedular rating, and his PTSD was increased to a higher rating effective March 18, 2004. The TDIU rating remains in effect.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing in San Antonio, Texas due to the Veteran's inability to travel to Washington DC. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this evaluation adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his military service or any presumptive conditions. The claim for prostate cancer was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation from service. The claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to consider whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected and if so, what specific conditions are covered by this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (sinus problems), chronic eye disorder, and hypertension were all denied. The claim for residuals of a shrapnel wound to the leg was granted.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses for an ultrasound in September 2006 was denied as all three statutory and regulatory criteria under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1728 and 38 C.F.R. § 17.120 were not met.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as her bipolar disorder disability rating of 30% did not meet the requirement of being permanently and totally disabled.