PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV.

The Veteran's skin condition of the feet (tinea pedis) is service-connected. His insomnia and fatigue due to PTSD are not separately service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, a skin disorder of the feet and ankles (including jungle rot), chloracne, dizziness, asthma, and residuals of a right ring finger injury have all been granted. The effective date is to be determined based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for bipolar disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than bipolar disorder are also being addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which has been granted. The Board found that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right middle finger injury, and right wrist injury were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to not warrant a rating in excess of the current assigned ratings prior to and since September 15, 2008.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, diagnosed as depression and PTSD, are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran is found to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected PTSD and bilateral eye disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the VLJ who conducted his hearing no longer working at the Board. He will be given a new opportunity to testify before a Veterans Law Judge at the appropriate RO.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational impairment, but no more than moderate social impairment. The RO assigned a 50 percent rating for the period prior to October 3, 2007.

The Veteran's skin disorder was denied service connection, while the initial rating for PTSD was granted at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, right shoulder disability, defective vision, and skin disability of the foot. The Veteran's only diagnosed condition is chronic alcohol dependence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected psychiatric disability was granted, with an effective date of January 13, 2005. The Veteran also requested a prior effective date to be assigned, but the Board found that no earlier effective date could be assigned as it would not have been factually ascertainable that the increase in severity occurred within one year preceding January 31, 2005.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective from the date of the grant of service connection. The Veteran's PTSD is currently productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service assault is credible and supported by corroborating evidence. The claim of service connection for a gynecological disorder remains pending as there are no specific findings or diagnoses provided.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.