PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a skin disability, finding no current diagnoses of these conditions. The veteran's statements were considered less probative than objective medical findings.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, effective March 10, 2003.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The veteran is currently receiving a 70% rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, which she expressed satisfaction with.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records from a private psychiatrist and providing corrective VCAA notice regarding the claim for an increased rating for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for initial higher ratings of his service-connected PTSD has been dismissed as he has withdrawn the appeal.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as it is related to a verified in-service stressor. The right hand and arm disorder claim remains pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from private providers. The issue remains whether he is entitled to an automobile with adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, residuals of right and left foot injuries due to lack of new and material evidence. The veteran's claims were not substantiated.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but his claim has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and a TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claims for PTSD, tinnitus, and a right leg disorder. As such, these claims remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of evidence relevant to the claim, including military records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, effective January 25, 2005.,Bilateral hearing loss has been assigned a noncompensable rating since June 15, 2004.,The right clavicle disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining alternative evidence from sources other than his service records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded to the RO for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent rating effective December 20, 2000. The low back disability received initial ratings of 10 and 20 percent prior to and after January 25, 2006 respectively. The effective date for the 50 percent PTSD rating remains December 20, 2000.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. His hypertension and diabetes mellitus are each rated at 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted an increase in a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus. The earlier effective date for the award of service connection for diabetes mellitus is still pending.