PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date service connection was granted.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the disability more nearly approximates a 50 percent evaluation, which reflects significant social and industrial impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss must be remanded for further development, and the claims for residuals of left leg injury, PTSD, and tinnitus are also being remanded. The case will be returned to the Board after these issues have been addressed.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development of the veteran's psychiatric disability claim, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of her current psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, right knee disorder, pes planus, residuals of a jaw injury, migraine headaches (claimed as secondary to jaw injury), and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD and whether it renders him unemployable. The claims for increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU are considered in light of this new evidence.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which meets the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran is entitled to a 10 percent evaluation for PTSD from September 22, 1998. The effective date of service connection for tinnitus has been advanced to August 30, 2002.

The Board denied service connection for gastroenteritis/IBS, PTSD, and cervical dysplasia. The veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for disability resulting from asbestos exposure and radiation exposure, but denied the PTSD claim. The case is remanded to determine if there is a relationship between the veteran's current respiratory condition and his in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence supporting the diagnosis. The veteran's current mental disorder is not shown by competent evidence to be related to any aspect of service, including his combat experiences aboard USS Liberty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that he did not meet the criteria for these benefits due to lack of total disability rating based on service-connected conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand to attempt to corroborate the veteran's reported stressors and determine if they are sufficient for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence of a verified in-service stressor, and thus the claim for service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by anxiety, depression, and occasional panic attacks prior to November 7, 1996. From November 7, 1996 to April 17, 1997, the disability was characterized by anxiety, depression, a flattened affect, and occasional high-pitched voice. The veteran's employment status remained stable during this period.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD as of February 3, 2006. The veteran's symptoms include anger outbursts at work and difficulty in social interactions.