PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous examination and need for a new evaluation.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating. The veteran's service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left buttock are currently evaluated at 20 percent.

The VA has granted an initial rating of 100 percent for the veteran's PTSD, effective from December 11, 2002.

The veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not cause total occupational and social impairment. The Board has assigned a 50 percent rating for PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat while in service and there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD. The stressors claimed by the veteran were not verified, as they are too vague or impossible to verify.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a back wound was denied. The Board has granted an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, but the appeal is mixed as it includes both new issues and continued claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to January 11, 2006 and increased to 50 percent beginning on that date. The rating of 50 percent is granted.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD effective from March 16, 1972 and assigned a 70% disability rating. The case is remanded to determine the appropriate effective date for the TDIU claim.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation on account of being housebound as he is capable of leaving his home and premises for various reasons.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD due to service and his bilateral ankle disability is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disorder.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and Dependents' Educational Assistance and TDIU. The Board has determined that no earlier effective dates are available.,For the issues related to service connection, the earliest possible effective date would be December 26, 2001 when the claim was received.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to April 17, 2003 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service personal assault.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and residuals of a right wrist injury.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by deficiencies in family relations, mood, and thought processes, frequent flashbacks, nightmares, and panic attacks, affecting his ability to function appropriately. The Board grants a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.