PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with VCAA requirements. The veteran's claim for increased evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder and his claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability are inextricably intertwined, so they cannot be adjudicated at this time.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, and his onychomycosis of both feet is rated as noncompensable. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his assertion of in-service sexual abuse and harassment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated during active service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining morning reports and a psychiatric examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than February 1, 1993, for the grant of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal due to a withdrawal request.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, or migraine headaches that were incurred in service.,The veteran's statements regarding stressors during service were deemed insufficient and not credible.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected PTSD and residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of the current 20 percent evaluations.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from myocardial infarction, which is considered a service-connected disability.

The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is to be remanded due to the need for a new VA PTSD examination. The claim will be reviewed based on all evidence of record.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination to assess his employability due to PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 70% evaluation of PTSD, finding that the increase in disability was not factually ascertainable within one year prior to November 15, 2001.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in overall mild symptomatology, but with a depressed mood and some impairment of social and occupational functioning for the period from November 8, 2000 to April 17, 2003. For the period beginning on April 18, 2003, his PTSD has resulted in total occupational impairment.

The Board is considering whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for PTSD, a right ankle condition, and a skin condition. If so, the veteran's service connection claims will be reviewed de novo.