PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board found no support for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD at any time during the appeal period, as his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to personal assaults during her military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is a result of his service in Vietnam and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence, but denied the claim as there is no confirmed stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to consider his claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including near-continuous depression affecting his ability to function effectively; frustration; irritability; anger; family relationship problems; social avoidance; no interest in formerly enjoyable activities; sleep deprivation; low motivation and energy; occasional nightmares and acute anxiety upon awakening.

The appeal of the denial of service connection for nephropathy was withdrawn on the record at the February 2010 hearing. The issue of an initial evaluation greater than 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence of an inservice sexual assault, and thus the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in service.

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

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and a sleep disorder were denied as there is no current diagnosis of either condition, and the symptoms have been attributed to his diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person to perform activities of daily living and protect him from daily life hazards.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The Veteran's claims for frostbite of the right great toe and lung disorder claimed as due to herbicide and asbestos exposure are also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying in-service stressors and obtaining a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection. His scars were also found to be non-compensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and his CTS was not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed PTSD, depression, and headaches were not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service. The appeal was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his report of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating, which reflects occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his prostate condition and PTSD have both been denied.,There is no indication that the Veteran's current prostate condition or PTSD are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for an increased rating for otitis externa of the left ear was denied as there were no findings warranting a compensable evaluation.