PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to metastatic adenocarcinoma, attributing it to a lung source. The Veteran's PTSD was considered presumptively related to his military service but did not contribute to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied. The Board found that the claimed in-service stressors were not credible and did not result in a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD but excluding recurrent major depressive disorder and psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, as well as her claim for a cervical spine disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and thus failing to establish a link between his current PTSD symptoms and any in-service events.

The Veteran's PTSD has been shown to be manifested by no more than occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to obsessional rituals, depression, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. The criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unavailability of records and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 4, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to a sexual assault she experienced during active duty. The evidence supports this conclusion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. However, the appeal regarding increased ratings for gunshot wounds of the chest, left upper and lower extremities, and right upper extremity as well as residuals of a healed fracture of the right ankle has not progressed to a final decision.,The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder claim was withdrawn prior to the Board's consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a current skin disorder related to his in-service rashes, as well as an enlarged prostate gland related to his in-service problems with urination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The effective date of the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was changed to October 12, 2007.

The Board granted nonservice-connected pension benefits, effective September 30, 2008. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on the submission of new and material evidence in August 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination and additional medical records, as well as for further development of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders and TB. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated after the additional development is completed.

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

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that the Veteran's symptoms are better explained by his alcohol abuse. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to his Afghanistan deployment have been granted, with the diagnosis of PTSD based on fear of hostile military or terrorist activity. The conditions are presumed due to exposure in a war zone.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of post operative residuals of left acromioclavicular separation was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side or ankylosis, and the highest available rating is 30 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative prior to the promulgation of a decision.