PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed stressors are not corroborated by any credible supporting evidence. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, an anxiety disorder other than PTSD, a depressive disorder, a bipolar disorder, a mood disorder other than a depressive or bipolar disorder, an adjustment disorder, and an impulse control disorder, is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have caused alcohol abuse, which led to cirrhosis of the liver and ultimately contributed to his death from ruptured esophageal varices. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board found there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD causes moderate to severe disability without deficiencies in most of the areas of work, school, family relations, thinking, mood or judgment. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD have not been met.

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted, and he is now entitled to VA benefits related to this condition. Service connection was denied for a low back disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was previously denied in June 1997 due to lack of medical evidence and insufficient information to verify a stressor. The RO has not received new and material evidence since that time, thus the claim remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and a respiratory disability are denied. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a recent amendment in the PTSD regulation, requiring a VA examination by a psychiatrist or psychologist to determine if the Veteran's claimed stressor is adequate for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an increased rating for his PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration and VA medical records, as well as any relevant workers' compensation records. The RO will also consider whether VA examinations are needed to determine the current severity of her service-connected right ankle strain and abdominal scar.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizo typical personality disorder. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the current diagnoses are superimposed on the schizo typical personality disorder diagnosed during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder and service connection for PTSD. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder are found to approximate the criteria for a 50 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and IBS, as well as the initial ratings for PTSD and constipation. The Veteran's appeal is pending further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, consideration of new evidence, and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and the claim of secondary service connection for alcohol abuse with residual seizure disorder is also granted.