PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective August 8, 2003. The effective date is set based on the earliest date as of which it is factually ascertainable that an increase in disability occurred.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 21, 1991, for the grant of a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death, which was caused by adverse effects of drugs. The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no credible supporting evidence to verify his claimed in-service stressors. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to his in-service stressor, which was witnessed by him during his service in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims of service connection for a nervous disorder and PTSD, but finds that additional development is necessary regarding the underlying service connection claims. The issues will be remanded to the RO.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, and also contends that there was clear and unmistakable error in a previous rating decision denying service connection. The case must be remanded to address these issues.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence to support the veteran's claims of PTSD and other psychiatric conditions, as her in-service stressors were not corroborated by service records or other supporting evidence. The claim for secondary service connection was also denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or related to his military service, as there were no documented stressors from combat and the medical evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 18, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been granted. The issue of what rating is warranted for PTSD since January 18, 2001 remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA medical center treatment records. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being reviewed.

The veteran is seeking an effective date prior to January 24, 2002 for a total schedular evaluation and an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD. The case must be remanded for additional development.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, claiming it was caused by witnessing the death of a student recruit at Chanute Air Force Base. The Board finds insufficient evidence to verify this stressor and requests further development including verification of the incident and VA outpatient records.

The veteran's PTSD causes total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and the need for further development of the appellant's claimed stressors.

The veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant social and occupational impairment.

The Board granted the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a blood disorder as secondary to his service-connected PCT, but denied service connection for liver damage including Hepatitis C. The claim for an increased evaluation of PCT was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a joint motion from the parties, which requires an analysis of the weight and probative value of medical evidence corroborating the occurrence of in-service trauma.