PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his PTSD claim, including verification of a claimed in-service stressor and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including providing the appropriate notice regarding service connection for PTSD due to personal assault and obtaining medical records from Oak Knoll Naval Hospital. A VA examination is also needed to determine if the veteran has a current psychiatric disorder related to her in-service sexual assault and if she currently suffers from bilateral knee disability that is related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no verified stressor event in service and thus not meeting the criteria for establishing entitlement to service connection.

The VA denied a higher initial rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's condition resulted in reduced reliability and productivity but did not meet the criteria for a higher 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is a result of an in-service stressor involving exposure to mortar fire in Vietnam, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal of his claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss due to a withdrawal request. The Board also found that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, as the diagnosis was based on an unverified stressor event.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety. The decision also denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. However, the issue of an initial evaluation in excess of zero percent for left ear hearing loss is pending as it has been remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, a bilateral knee condition, and a back condition. The veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to his service-connected PTSD. The appellant is also entitled to DIC benefits and accrued benefits based on her spouse's entitlement at the time of his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 8, 2000 for a 100 percent rating for service-connected PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is remanded due to the need for a hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and hearing loss, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims based on lack of combat involvement and uncorroborated stressor events. The veteran's hearing loss is considered a pre-existing condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of combat involvement and insufficient supporting evidence to verify his claimed stressors. As a result, the veteran's diagnosis of PTSD is not considered related to military service.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD, and also wishes to challenge the March 2003 rating decision that denied his claim for TDIU. The case must be remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The VA examiner diagnosed the veteran with PTSD, which is related to an in-service sexual assault.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and attempting any stressor verification deemed necessary.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms are consistent with a moderate level of disability.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, allowing for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating effective June 15, 2005. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbance, flashbacks, avoidance of people in public settings, depression, irritability, and serious social, industrial, and emotional impairment.