PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in service and grants his claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since April 19, 2001. The claim for TDIU prior to April 19, 2001 is granted. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and allergies is granted. Bronchial asthma is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The case is REMANDED for verification of the veteran's claimed stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and found that his hearing loss claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD, and there is no established in-service stressor or link between current symptoms and military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of urinary incontinence, and there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board also found insufficient evidence to confirm the veteran's alleged stressors for PTSD, thus denying service connection for PTSD. Service connection was denied for low back disability due to lack of a confirmed etiology.

The veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant such a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case to verify whether the veteran witnessed a stressor involving Captain Privitar's death, which could potentially establish service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a left fibula injury, finding that the veteran's in-service injury is attributable to service. The claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD which can be related to his period of service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, the highest available under current criteria. The veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and gastroenteritis, finding no verified stressor for PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a current disability. The dental condition claim was dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent effective April 22, 2004. The condition primarily manifests as reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as impaired concentration and feelings of guilt, anger, and isolation.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the veteran's eligibility for service connection due to PTSD. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no evidence of a diagnosed condition or verified stressor related to his military service.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD. The RO has not attempted to verify the stressor reported by the veteran, and thus the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed stressors could not be verified, and thus service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA provisions and additional medical examination.

The veteran's appeal to establish an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The VA granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD effective November 19, 2002.