PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD related to military sexual trauma.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD symptoms do not warrant a higher rating, as they are mild and do not cause intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a higher initial disability rating of 70 percent, based on his symptoms and their impact on occupational and social functioning.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD was denied as the February 1983 denial of service connection for PTSD became final and binding on him, and he did not appeal. The earliest possible effective date is October 24, 1995.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no evidence of a seizure disorder, degenerative joint disease of the spine, hypertension, skin disorder, eye disorder, organic brain syndrome, PTSD, hypothyroidism, hyperuricism, or disorders of the shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers, hips, legs, thighs, knees, ankles, feet, and toes that were incurred in service. The veteran is already receiving a 10% rating for tinnitus.

The Board found insufficient evidence to support the veteran's claim of PTSD due to an alleged sexual assault during service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms are consistent with combat exposure and a diagnosis of PTSD. Service connection for PCT is remanded due to lack of evidence within one year of presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's PTSD with depression has caused him to be unemployable and severely impaired in his ability to establish or maintain effective relationships, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD is being remanded due to the need for proper notice regarding effective dates, and further development may be required.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD with depression. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining medical records and relevant data from various sources.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% disabling, diabetes mellitus and skin rash are not service-connected, but peptic ulcer disease secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to military service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notification and a hearing before a Decision Review Officer.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The VA determined that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran did not serve in combat and his claimed stressors were not corroborated by credible supporting evidence. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his reported in-service stressors, and thus he did not meet the criteria for service connection.