PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

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

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining SSA records and conducting research on the veteran's service in Vietnam. The appeal is about whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a previously denied claim for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 18, 2002, for a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder. The Board found that it was not factually ascertainable prior to December 18, 2002, that the criteria for a 50 percent rating were met.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected PTSD, currently evaluated at 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that it warrants a higher rating of 70 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding the verification of stressors and the need for additional evidence, including SSA records. The appellant is seeking service connection for PTSD related to alleged physical/sexual assaults during military service.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining pertinent medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD. The appropriate rating will be determined based on the new evidence.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not impair his ability to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment. The Board finds that he is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 29, 2001. Beginning November 18, 2005, the disability is rated at 100 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during military service. The stressor allegations were insufficient to establish a valid claim.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors, including a tank accident and a suicide attempt. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered after this information is obtained.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of an inservice stressor.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that no application to reopen the previously denied claim was received until February 18, 1994.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently suffer from PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that neither the veteran's service-connected PTSD nor his cold injury residuals of the lower extremities significantly contributed to his death. The cause of death was listed as cardiopulmonary arrest due to renal failure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The RO provided VA compensation examination in June 1999 which concluded that the veteran did not serve in combat and found his reported stressors were exaggerated.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered after all requested development has been completed.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, as there is a current diagnosis of PTSD and a link between his combat experiences in Vietnam and his symptoms.