PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and PTSD due to a lack of current medical evidence of these conditions, as well as insufficient verified in-service stressors for his PTSD claim.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from November 23, 1999 to May 3, 2005. Since then, the rating has been increased to 70 percent effective from May 3, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD, and further development is needed including verification of alleged stressor events in service.

The veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim will be further developed and reconsidered.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, determining that the proper effective date is September 8, 1998.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify a claimed in-service stressor and determine if the veteran suffers from PTSD related to this verified stressor.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, effective from the date of the November 2001 decision granting service connection.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted, but he is seeking a higher initial evaluation. The case must be remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his PTSD and whether he should receive a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 23, 1991 for a 30 percent evaluation of PTSD was granted. The effective date is set at the earliest date as of which it is ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for joint pain and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, need further development due to incomplete records and verification of stressors.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD, residual scarring from a left elbow shrapnel fragment wound, and unemployability.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent disability evaluation effective November 12, 2004.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent disabling for PTSD was denied by the RO, and his appeal is now remanded to attempt rescheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not warrant special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression due to a lack of independent verification of his claimed in-service stressors, which are necessary elements for establishing service connection.

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal from the appellant prior to any decision being made.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for hypertension were denied. The claim for a total evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied as the combined rating of his service-connected conditions (migraine headaches and hypertension) is less than 70%.

The Board has granted the veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD. The underlying service connection claim is now remanded for further adjudication.