PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that further development is required prior to the adjudication of the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, finding no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors or a nexus between his current psychiatric conditions and his brief period of active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bipolar disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to ensure that the veteran is provided proper VCAA notice regarding his claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 26, 1991 for PTSD and service connection for a bilateral foot disorder. The veteran's PTSD was granted with a 70 percent evaluation as of that date.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him helpless and in danger in his daily environment, requiring the regular assistance of another individual on a daily basis to accomplish personal self-care. Therefore, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status is not warranted.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent, effective November 9, 2005.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and that the medical evidence does not support a diagnosis. The veteran was diagnosed with alcohol abuse but not PTSD during his VA examinations.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in severe social and industrial impairment due to memory impairment, depression, poor concentration, questionable insight, and questionable judgment. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to March 23, 2005.

The VA determined that the veteran did not engage in combat and there is no credible evidence supporting a claimed in-service stressor upon which to base a diagnosis of PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and the effective date for nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to May 29, 1997, was also denied.

The Board has reopened the claims for low back disorder and flat feet, but denied all other issues.,Service connection was not established for left hip fracture, left hand arthritis, or PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD symptoms are not currently shown, and therefore does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for an adjustment disorder and PTSD, finding that the evidence did not establish a link between the conditions and military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia and major depressive disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty. The veteran did not engage in combat, and there was no verified stressor related to service.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100 percent in April 2004, effective January 31, 2002. The veteran disagrees with the effective date and needs additional information and a psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective from September 11, 2003.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent disability evaluation, effective September 9, 2003. The veteran's symptom picture most nearly approximates the criteria for a 50 percent disability evaluation.