PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the veteran's suicide was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which is a direct result of his military service. Therefore, the cause of death is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty in the Persian Gulf theatre of operations. The other issues on appeal are denied as not being related to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability attributable to his active service and denied both claims for service connection and total rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the diagnosis related to a verified in-service stressor involving the death of his service-mate and friend.

The veteran's claim for service disabled veterans insurance was denied because he did not file a timely application within the required two-year period after his PTSD disability was granted in March 2000. The claim for waiver of premiums on insurance benefits is moot as the eligibility for insurance benefits has been denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for an initial higher rating for PTSD and a TDIU due to outstanding VA medical records, lack of recent psychiatric examination, and need for further development.

The case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The veteran's claims of service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are pending.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation since December 18, 2002.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and did not reopen the claim for service connection for retropatellar pain syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a disability evaluation of 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a request for a personal hearing before the Board.

The Board has determined that the claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for PTSD lacks legal merit. The RO's January 2006 decision granting a 100 percent rating for PTSD, effective August 16, 2004, is final and no earlier effective date can be assigned.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is due to disease or injury incurred in active service. The stressor events occurred during his time in Vietnam and have been verified by credible evidence.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with somnambulance was denied. The effective date of the 10 percent evaluation for bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is set at January 31, 2005.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD has been remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the AMC for further action.

The Board has determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder of major depressive disorder with anxiety features is related to her in-service sexual assaults and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a right knee injury due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is linked to in-service stressors and granted service connection for PTSD. The seizure disorder issue remains pending.