PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current diagnosis.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to May 27, 2004 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (increased rating) while others were denied (initial rating).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient credible supporting evidence to corroborate his claimed in-service stressor of sexual assault.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on a personal assault during active duty is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining evidence from potential sources and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as proper VCAA notice regarding disability ratings and effective dates.

The veteran's PTSD during the period October 26, 1992 through December 12, 1999 was manifested by severe impairment in the ability to obtain or retain employment. The VA determined that a 70 percent evaluation is warranted for this period.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional proceedings due to the need to obtain SSA records and conduct a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board found no competent medical evidence to support the veteran's claim of PTSD, and thus denied her service connection claim.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 26, 1992 for service connection of PTSD. The decision was not based on CUE.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining recent medical records and conducting further examinations. The case will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board found that the veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss was not granted due to lack of current evidence of a disability. The psychiatric disability claim, including PTSD, is remanded for further development and examination.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to March 8, 1999 and increased to 70 percent from that date until September 7, 2000. The RO subsequently assigned a 100 percent rating effective September 8, 2000.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine whether the appellant has PTSD due to service-related stressors and the severity of his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for coronary artery disease, secondary to peptic ulcer. The claim for Môniére's disease is remanded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's substantive appeal of the November 1999 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD was not timely filed, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private mental health treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any mental disorder.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for verification of an in-service stressor and additional VA medical records.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

The veteran's death was not caused or substantially contributed to by any of his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds no reasonable doubt in this determination.