PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's skin rash of the right leg does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,PTSD was not diagnosed, and service connection is denied.,Residuals of a concussion were not found, and no head injury was noted in service records.,No evidence linked current back disability to service.,Cataracts/blindness were not diagnosed at the time of discharge from service, and there is no evidence linking current condition to service.,Peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure was not diagnosed as a result of Agent Orange exposure.,Diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure was not diagnosed or established through service connection.

The Board found that the veteran did not have combat duty and his alleged in-service stressors relating to non-combat related service were not corroborated. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The VA denied an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining morning reports and medical records, as well as providing the veteran with a PTSD evaluation and an examination for his low back and left leg disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's PTSD claim is being considered for an increased rating, while his hypertension claim requires clarification on whether it was incurred during service or secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision. The issues of service connection for a genitourinary condition and an effective date prior to November 29, 1999 for PTSD have not been decided.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, residuals of frostbite to the hands and feet, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. The veteran was not provided with a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding his PTSD claim, which is necessary before further appellate consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on May 24, 2002 at non-VA facilities due to lack of prior authorization and because the treatment was not for a service-connected disability.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The other claims for increased ratings have also been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service stressors and treatment records. The veteran's service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being reviewed based on new information provided by his therapist.

The veteran's claim of an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and completion of additional forms.

The VA denied the veteran's request for a higher rating for his PTSD, finding that it did not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 30%. The disability is currently rated at 30%.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent effective June 13, 2001. The RO increased the rating from 10 percent to 30 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is supported by two verified stressors, allowing for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 30% evaluation effective February 6, 2002. Since August 9, 2004, the disability has been rated at 100%. The veteran is no longer able to work due to his PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. He will also undergo a new psychiatric examination.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar affective disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, as his current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, stomach disorder, degenerative bone disorder/gout, prostate cancer, and eye disorder. The reasons given were lack of evidence linking these conditions to his time in service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination to assess the severity of his condition and its impact on employment.