PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a skin disorder, including residuals from cysts, due to lack of credible corroborating evidence of in-service stressors and the absence of probative evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for bilateral high frequency hearing loss, service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, and service connection for bipolar disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sterility, prostate cancer, a cervical spine disability, a left hip disability, and a left ankle disability. The claim for service connection for PTSD is also denied. Additionally, the RO found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen claims for service connection for kidney stones and a low back disorder.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 100 percent for the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, effective March 11, 2004. The VA Regional Office (RO) has now granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD as of July 23, 2003.

The veteran's claim of a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and records.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder warrants a rating of 70 percent, but no more, with consideration given to its severity and impact on daily life.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The issue was remanded multiple times due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's initial rating for PTSD was increased from 10 percent to 30 percent, but the appeal is about a higher initial rating rather than service connection.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the appellant's service connection for PTSD was denied due to his discharge being under dishonorable conditions, which barred him from receiving VA benefits. The decisions of July 22, 1970, and September 14, 1981, were not reversed or revised on the basis of CUE.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence of a diagnosis and no aggravation or exacerbation of an existing condition.

The Board denied a request for an effective date prior to March 12, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The earliest medical evidence of PTSD is dated in March 2001.

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

The veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD have been granted, with the PTSD receiving a higher initial rating of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and onychomycosis and dermatophytosis of the hands and feet with excision of toenails, as well as his claim for TDIU. The current disability ratings are 50% for PTSD and 30% for the skin condition.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD, effective from January 25, 2001.

The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.