PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms that are productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in work and family relations due to such symptoms as anxious mood and affect, suicidal ideation and obsessional rituals which interfere with routine activities, depression affecting the ability to function appropriately and effectively, irritability and inability to establish and maintain effective occupational relationships.

The veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and effective dates were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a grant of service connection or an increase in rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claims for PTSD and coronary artery disease, finding that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen either claim.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including consideration of special evidentiary procedures related to personal assault.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to May 1, 2004 for additional compensation benefits based on a dependent spouse was denied as the earliest possible effective date is May 1, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for Chapter 30 educational benefits due to a lack of medical evidence showing that he was prevented from initiating or completing an education program during his basic eligibility period.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the gambling disorder secondary to PTSD is remanded.

The veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found no credible supporting evidence of a personal assault during service and concluded that any current psychiatric disorders are not related to service or an incident of service origin.

The Board has denied the veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) and a cervical spine disability, finding that new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his increased rating for PTSD and TDIU, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the disability increased in severity or prevented him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation within a year prior to February 23, 2000.

The Board has ordered the RO to attempt to obtain specific in-service medical records related to the veteran's reported attempted suicide on his 19th birthday, which occurred in January 1974. The case is remanded for further development and readjudication.

The VA has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from January 22, 2002.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's pre-existing PTSD was aggravated by his military service. Service connection for a back disability is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional service personnel records and verifying claimed stressors. If verified, a VA PTSD examination will be scheduled.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and further investigation is needed. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered after additional evidence is obtained.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging a VA examination.

The veteran has withdrawn her appeal for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD, which was currently rated at 100 percent.