PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence. The issues of service connection for PTSD and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for peripheral neuropathy, claimed as due to exposure to an herbicide agent, are being remanded for further development.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an increased evaluation as it is manifested by sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety, monthly panic attacks, and impaired short-term memory.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new evidence received since the last denial, including VA outpatient treatment records and statements from private physicians that include a diagnosis of PTSD. The case is remanded for further development regarding verification of claimed stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including providing proper notification of the claim requirements under VCAA.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for PTSD, which was initially granted in January 2003 with a 30 percent disability rating. The case has been remanded due to several procedural issues and the need for additional evidence.

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

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU. The back disorder remains unconnected to service.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence has been received. The issue of service connection for schizoaffective disorder (now claimed as paranoid schizophrenia) remains denied.

The veteran's claims for PTSD service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of a stressor and securing of relevant medical records.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 50 percent for the veteran's PTSD, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for TDIU remains denied.

The Board has granted a 100% initial rating for PTSD effective October 14, 2004. The issue of an earlier effective date is addressed in the remand.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for a low back disability. The claim for PTSD was denied due to insufficient credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional information about the veteran's claimed stressors and conducting a VA examination to determine if he has any current psychiatric disabilities related to service.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to the veteran's in-service sexual assault, finding her account credible and resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 4, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The decision found that no informal claim or intent to file a claim was made prior to May 4, 2001.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD in a final decision dated in November 1987. The veteran's claim was reopened and granted service connection for PTSD effective July 17, 2003. The appeal to assign an earlier effective date is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further investigation of the veteran's claimed stressors and a VA examination to determine if PTSD is present.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notification and development of evidence, particularly regarding whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD.