PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective May 16, 2005. The rating is for the period after this date.

The Board found that there is no confirmation of the veteran's alleged stressor events in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and requests that the RO review the expanded record, including all evidence received since the most recent supplemental statement of the case, and undertake a merits analysis of the veteran's claim.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has granted a total (100%) disability rating for PTSD. However, as she already has a 100% rating, she is not eligible for TDIU.

The Board found that the veteran does not have anatomical loss or use of either foot due to service-connected disability, nor is functioning of either foot shown to be so limited by a service-connected condition as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. Therefore, his claims for SMC and specially adapted housing were denied.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a colon disability and PTSD, thus denying these claims.

The evidentiary record does not support a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder related to the veteran's active military service, and therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence linking an anxiety disorder to service. The claim for service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD with major depression warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of April 28, 2006.

The Board has determined that an effective date of November 21, 2000 is warranted for the grant of a 50 percent disability rating for service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being permanently housebound.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms, including suicidal ideation and difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, warranted a 70 percent rating from September 26, 1996. From March 2005, the veteran was found to have total occupational impairment due to his PTSD.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to establish service connection for PTSD and residuals of a right heel fracture.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The veteran's claim of service connection for hearing loss remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and obtain treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is related to a stressful event in service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for the veteran's PTSD, effective from January 8, 2004.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of major depressive disorder and also denied his increased disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is related to his active military service, including his tour in Vietnam and his service during the Persian Gulf War. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.