PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than April 30, 1997 for a 100 percent rating for PTSD. The decision found that it was not factually ascertainable that the veteran had total occupational impairment prior to April 30, 1997.

The Board has ordered further development due to inconsistencies in the diagnosis of PTSD and unconfirmed stressors. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the effective date for a 100% evaluation for service-connected psychiatric disability should be June 1, 2000.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including obtaining an opinion from the VA psychiatrist regarding whether the veteran's depressive disorder had its onset during service or is related to any in-service disease or injury.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for PTSD effective from the date of the claim, and denied service connection for a low back disorder.

The veteran's PTSD is currently assigned a 50 percent disability evaluation, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for PTSD, but denied service connection due to lack of credible corroborating evidence supporting the veteran's claimed in-service stressor.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded to allow for the development of additional medical evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records from Dr. Norstein.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD can be adjudicated. This includes obtaining VA treatment records since November 2002, arranging for a psychiatric examination to determine the extent and severity of the veteran's service-connected PTSD, and considering whether his alcohol dependence affects his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, and he is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for RH and SRH insurance was denied as he did not apply for these benefits within the two-year period from his service-connected disabilities, and there is no evidence of mental incompetence due to a service-connected disability.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent effective April 24, 2003. Prior to this date, the rating remained at 30 percent.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and mental health treatment records.

The veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction, an effective date prior to January 12, 2001 for service connection of erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance during the period from May 1, 1996, to October 1, 1997 are all denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD, but denied it on the merits. The veteran's claim was based on alleged combat stressors during his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no independent verification of a stressor in service to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran is seeking service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's experiences during basic training in Marine Corps boot camp resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically anxiety disorder and PTSD, warrants a rating of 30 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.