PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a right knee disability and declined to grant an initial rating greater than 10 percent for PTSD. The denial of both claims is based on lack of new and material evidence for the right knee disability, and insufficient evidence relating current PTSD symptoms to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD, finding that the most recent request was received on September 24, 1996.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective December 18, 1997. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore, his claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial disability rating of more than 50 percent.

The Board has denied all service connection claims as there is no medical evidence of current diagnoses for the claimed conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and COPD, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to support a link between COPD and service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete evidence and the need for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial rating of 10 percent, effective September 16, 2003. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by symptoms such as anger upon unexpected noises, fear of being left alone or losing those around him, and getting enraged at the smell of a match or sulfur. He also experiences intrusive thoughts related to traumatic incidents since 9/11.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The veteran is seeking an effective date prior to May 26, 2004 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The case has been remanded due to a request for a hearing.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The case is remanded to obtain additional information regarding potential combat stressors and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating and for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD from July 26, 1994 to January 17, 1995. The claim for a compensable rating prior to July 26, 1994 was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, finding that his current symptoms were more likely due to nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed stressor actually occurred.

The Board found no verified in-service stressors and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that it causes total social and occupational impairment.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed chronic acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, was not incurred during his military service and is not related to any in-service stressors. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The VA determined that there is no competent medical evidence of PTSD, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.