PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and fatty tissue nodules on the back and legs. The claim for a disability due to an undiagnosed illness was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher rating than 50 percent, and his claim for TDIU is also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues, including the need for proper VCAA notice and additional evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced a stressful event during his active service and now has post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of this in-service stressor. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 1, 1993 to October 25, 1994. The Board granted a TDIU effective March 1, 1992.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD or hypertension due to lack of credible supporting evidence regarding in-service stressors and a failure to establish a nexus between current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he has PTSD resulting from those stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of an assault during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the service-connected PTSD, effective from October 16, 1999. The veteran's PTSD is currently productive of severe social and occupational impairment.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice and other procedural issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, foot fungus, nerve damage to the arm and shoulder, and lung and breathing problems. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety, finding that there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent rating, effective November 7, 2002. The current level of impairment is considered to be no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent evaluation, effective July 2003. The veteran's symptoms are currently rated as reducing reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from March 17, 2003 to February 14, 2005, based on the veteran's symptoms of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective from February 8, 2005.