PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, warranting a rating of 50 percent from July 6, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's daughter, CLC, is permanently incapable of self-support due to mental or physical defects prior to her 18th birthday and grants recognition as a helpless child for VA benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. However, it was determined that PTSD did not occur during active service or as a result of an in-service stressor, thus denying the claim.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development and procedural defects. The issues of service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, and PTSD are pending.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal was remanded due to inadequate notice and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has ordered a remand to verify the veteran's claimed stressors in order to determine if she is entitled to service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, skin cancer, and a psychiatric disability (PTSD). The veteran does not have migraine headaches. For skin cancer, there is no evidence of current disability or previous removal. For PTSD, the veteran has depression but no diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence indicating an intent to apply for this benefit prior to September 28, 2000.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims, including an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, an earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating, and a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records and verify any stressors associated with service.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 2004, effective from January 24, 2003.

The Board has restored the veteran's original 40% rating for his low back disorder and granted service connection for PTSD. The effective date is to be determined based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and to provide a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Los Angeles Regional Office. The case will be returned to the Board if necessary.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The underlying question of whether PTSD is related to military service remains under consideration.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new evidence received since the 1996 rating decision. The claim is now pending for further review.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and residuals of a fracture of the left mandible, finding that the symptoms did not warrant higher evaluations.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no evidence of chronic conditions or injuries during service, and there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between any current disabilities and military service.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with a major depressive disorder from December 15, 1999 to July 1, 2001.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD was incurred during his service in Vietnam, and thus granted his claim for service connection.