PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran is seeking an effective date prior to May 6, 1996, for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support this claim and denies it.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence that the veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence received since the last denial supports a diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability and establishes a link between such disability and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or depression as a result of service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of a confirmed diagnosis and unverified stressors. The Board granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the veteran's preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence for the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and denied his claim of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, with symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks, difficulty understanding complex commands, impairment of memory, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The VA has granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Schizophrenia was denied as there is no medical evidence diagnosing PTSD, which is a required element for service connection under VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and thus no basis to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the veteran's disability rating from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective July 1, 2002, to January 30, 2003, was not warranted and restored her original 70 percent rating for her psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and was incurred therein, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of PTSD was also addressed, but as it pertained to a different RO (Cleveland, Ohio), it was remanded.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only. The veteran also does not qualify for special monthly compensation at a rate in excess of that authorized by 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(l).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including the submission of any outstanding VA medical records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for verification of a claimed in-service stressor and further examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. However, it was determined that there is no evidence of an in-service stressor and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder but denied service connection for PTSD. The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability evaluation for pension purposes is remanded due to the failure of the RO to provide proper notice.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD should be February 16, 2001, based on the veteran's treatment at VA medical center. The claim was granted and an increased evaluation is also being considered.