PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor that might lead to the condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the preponderance of evidence failed to show that his PTSD arose from active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the claimed in-service sexual assault was not sufficiently corroborated by credible supporting evidence.

The appeal was remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a local hearing officer.

The veteran's PTSD is not productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, due to symptoms such as homicidal ideation, obsessive rituals; obscure, illogical, or irrelevant speech; near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently; spatial disorientation; neglect of personal appearance and hygiene; impaired impulse control; and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board denied a rating for PTSD in excess of 70 percent, finding that the appellant's symptoms were indicative of occupational and social impairment with major deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and heart disorder (secondary to PTSD), as well as an increased rating for his post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The appeal was remanded to the RO for scheduling of a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a thorough review of unit records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The assignment of an effective date earlier than February 7, 2000, for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD is not warranted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for PTSD and post-operative residuals of Basal Cell Carcinoma.,The veteran's active duty included service in Vietnam, where he was exposed to stressful experiences. The VA has provided treatment for PTSD since 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, metrorrhagia, squamous intraepithelial lesion (cervix), conjunctivitis of both eyes, bilateral shin pain, recurrent ingrown toenails, herpes simplex II, and gastroenteritis. The decision found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for PTSD, but the veteran did not have a current disability for other conditions.

The Board has denied the reopening of both claims for PTSD and syncope with arrhythmia, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed service stressors and determine if they are linked to his PTSD. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

PTSD was initially rated as 10 percent disabling from May 30, 2002, through May 19, 2003. It was then increased to 50 percent from October 20, 2003, through December 4, 2003.,PTSD has been rated as 70 percent disabling from December 5, 2003, through March 20, 2005. It was then reassigned to a 30 percent rating from March 21, 2005.

The veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and depression have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.