PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran is appealing the initial evaluation assigned for PTSD, which was granted but at a lower level than what he seeks. The case is being remanded to ensure proper VCAA notice and additional development.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and that the evidence does not support a link between his in-service stressors and any diagnosed condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 26, 2002 for the grant of Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) cannot be granted as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for TDIU at any time before June 26, 2002.

The Board found that the submitted evidence was not new and material, thus denying the veteran's request to reopen her claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and sinusitis. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records, including those from VA clinics in Nevada, Ohio, and Washington D.C., as well as any Social Security Administration disability determination regarding the veteran's claim(s).

The Board found no evidence of service connection for type-2 diabetes mellitus or an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The veteran's claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence to support the diagnoses and a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher initial rating than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has found that the veteran suffers from PTSD, which is secondary to military sexual trauma in service. The claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore cannot establish service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic PTSD has been presented. The issue is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to deficiencies in the notification provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and his left knee disabilities do not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, but additional development is required regarding the underlying service connection claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, COPD, and PTSD. The VA examiner found that current conditions were not attributable to service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection on two issues (posttraumatic stress disorder and diverticulosis) has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD that was incurred in or aggravated by his active service.

The Board granted an increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD effective August 11, 2000. The veteran requested a date prior to this decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal because a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not filed within one year of the April 2002 denial, and thus the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider this issue.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain VA and private medical records related to the veteran's PTSD and cardiovascular disease, as these records may impact the adjudication of his claims. The case will be returned for further action.