PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations and consideration of the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, effective from January 12, 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The new evidence submitted did not provide any information that would support reopening the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete notification regarding sexual assault allegations and a need for further development of evidence.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date for pension benefits is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting a cancellation of the initial evaluation for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, and therefore cannot establish service connection for PTSD or anxiety disorder.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 26, 1996. Since June 30, 1999, the symptoms have warranted a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence to show the veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred, and thus denied her claims for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, finding that he is not entitled to an earlier effective date for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the VA has determined that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted based on his symptoms of depression, anxiety, and attention/concentration problems.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected PTSD and skin condition, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim based on lack of verified in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and missing records, including verification of a claimed stressor and private psychiatric evaluations. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board found that new and material evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disorder, or PTSD. The decision is mixed as it granted some issues (PTSD) but denied others.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his combat-related stressors sustained in service, and granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to provide VCAA notice and obtain certain records. The veteran's PTSD and alcohol abuse claims are still pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 10, 2003 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD service connection is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.