PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service stressful incident, and therefore grants the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, was not incurred in or aggravated by military service. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including sending an amended VCAA notice and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claims for service connection for depression and PTSD are pending.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective from November 7, 1996. Prior to this date, the veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his lay statements, by themselves, are insufficient to establish the occurrence of the alleged in-service stressors for PTSD. The low back disorder was also denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cause of death, entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and Dependents' Educational Assistance under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his claimed in-service stressors, and he did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis supported by credible supporting evidence and that the preponderance of the evidence did not support the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of discussion regarding service connection for PTSD based on allegations of personal assault. The claimant is advised to provide information about the alleged stressors and any corroborating evidence.

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since October 21, 1991.

The VA granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD effective October 1, 2006. The veteran's malaria claim remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD attributable to military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, a low back injury, asbestos exposure, and radiation exposure. The reasons were that there was no evidence of these conditions being related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was incurred as a result of his active military service and granted his claim for service connection.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the veteran's formal claim. The veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The case is being remanded for further evaluation of the veteran's hearing loss and PTSD claims, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting new examinations.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for such a rating due to severe impairment in most areas including work and social relations.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent, effective May 28, 2004. The VA determined that the veteran's deficiencies in work and family relationships, along with his depressed mood, meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.