PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The veteran is seeking an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has not provided a VA psychiatric examination, and the claim is being remanded to obtain such an examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including paranoid schizophrenia. The claim for service connection for alcoholism is denied due to lack of entitlement under the law.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about a personal assault stressor and inadequate examination for PTSD. The veteran is asked to provide any pertinent evidence, including her cousin's statement, and VA will schedule a new psychiatric examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 5, 1996 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The issue of whether the October 15, 1985 rating decision contains clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was also addressed but not resolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its relation to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and denied both claims for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for PTSD and concluded that a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 15, 1993 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. This is based on new and material evidence received after a previous denial in November 1993.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 1, 1998 for a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD was granted.,The veteran's claims for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) were also granted with the same effective date of September 1, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 29, 1990 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The original claim was filed on that date and no earlier claims were found.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 27, 2003.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating to 50% or above.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not service-connected as there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor and he did not engage in combat with the enemy. The right shoulder disorder issue remains pending.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the veteran's reported stressors and determine if service connection for PTSD can be established.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an increased rating for hemorrhoids, and a higher initial rating for PTSD have all been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support granting any of these claims.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and claims it is related to an inservice assault. The Board has ordered further development of his claim, including obtaining records from the United States Steel Corporation and Pulesky County jail.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD effective from January 31, 2002, based on total occupational and social impairment.