had worsened , not improved . In March 2012 , the Veteran received another C & P examination for PTSD , in which the examiner determined the Veteran did not suffer from PTSD . She concluded that the Veteran did not meet PTSD criteria under the DSM - IV Criteria B ( re - experiencing ) , Criteria C ( avoidance and numbing ) , or Criteria D ( hyperarousal ) . The examiner indicated that under Criteria B ( re - experiencing ) , the Veteran did not suffer from recurrent distressing thoughts of the event , or recurrent distressing dreams of the event . Under Criteria C ( avoidance and numbing ) , the Veteran did not actively avoid activities , places , or people that