PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted, and a rating of 30 percent for PTSD prior to April 27, 2004 was established.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of claimed stressors and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his combat experiences during World War II and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA PTSD examination and obtaining SSA records. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for a stomach ulcer secondary to PTSD, and an increased rating for tonsillitis are also pending.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing due to changes in personnel, and the veteran's request for such.

The Board has found the veteran's PTSD to be incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim for psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that a medical examination is needed to assess whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The claim will be remanded for further development and consideration.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since March 2002, effective from the date of his increased rating decision.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance by another person is denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran does not have verified in-service stressors for PTSD, and there is no current evidence of a lumbar spine disability. Therefore, service connection was denied for both conditions.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as there is no legal basis to award such a date.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to April 19, 2002 for the grant of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a perforated tympanic membrane, and tinnitus. The veteran did not file any correspondence or claims prior to April 19, 2002 indicating intent to apply for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, and his other conditions are not considered to be related to service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional evidence, including VA medical records and verification of stressor events. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and review of his claims file by a psychiatrist.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants an initial disability rating of 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing and further development of her claims.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board has found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.