PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran likely experienced a sexual assault during service, which led to PTSD. The Board finds it as likely as not that this stressor occurred and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his claimed stressors occurred during service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, and initial ratings higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus and 10 percent for atrial fibrillation were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus or atrial fibrillation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and missing Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder remains pending.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further verification of claimed stressors and a VA examination.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective October 25, 1999 and denied an earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a 50 percent evaluation, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent, as they did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to incomplete evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision does not specify an effective date.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and dysthymia, as the veteran did not engage in combat and there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's claimed in-service stressors are verified and whether he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in or aggravated by active service and his chronic gastrointestinal disorder is not related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to assist in obtaining information pertinent to the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including his service at USNSF Cam Ranh Bay and USNAF Cam Ranh Bay. The case is now pending with the RO.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that it was incurred as a result of active military service.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence for any stressor reported by the veteran and concluded that he did not engage in combat. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is directly related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that there are no verified stressors in service, and thus the appellant does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD. The claims for hearing loss disability and tinnitus have also been denied.

The veteran's initial claim for PTSD is being remanded due to procedural errors in the VCAA notification.