PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, but it is not sufficient to substantiate the claim as there is no current diagnosis linking the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, respiratory disability (shortness of breath), fibromyalgia, and sleep apnea were granted. Effective dates prior to August 31, 2000, were established for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a rating increase for headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted an increased rating. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, diabetes mellitus, and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or service connection for these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD with a 50% evaluation effective March 14, 2008. The Veteran's claims for other conditions and issues were addressed but the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The VA determined that the appellant did not have a diagnosed PTSD and thus, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining information about malaria treatment and verifying any PTSD stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA opinion on his ability to work due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and duodenal ulcer with dumping syndrome were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was already assigned.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death before a final decision could be made.

The VA determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and has not been shown to be related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of all service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability (including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder), and migraine headaches. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence for the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, residuals of spine injury, bilateral arm tingling to fingertips, or left leg/knee disability.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be totally incapacitating and resulted in unemployability, warranting a 100% schedular rating for the purpose of accrued benefits.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA disability compensation benefits, in the amount of $2,299.20, was properly created and denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding her claimed in-service stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating no higher than the current 10 percent.