PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to June 8, 2005 and increased to 70 percent after that date. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms which include anxiety, depression, irritability, and difficulty in social interactions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of all submitted evidence.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD, finding that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of complaints and some impairment, but his overall functioning remains within the range for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition or stressor related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's claimed in-service stressors for PTSD. The veteran is asked to provide more specific details about her reported incidents and contact with authorities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD, finding that the disability picture more nearly approximates reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's special separation benefit payment is to be recouped by withholding his VA disability compensation, as required by law. The veteran's appeal for this decision is denied.

The veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The RO assigned an initial 30 percent rating for PTSD retroactively effective from February 27, 2004, and a noncompensable (0%) rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying the veteran's alleged stressors and providing a statement of the case on the timeliness issue. The claim for PTSD will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant such a higher evaluation based on the severity and frequency of his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to October 4, 2001, and increased to 70 percent from October 4, 2001, to October 6, 2004.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 30 percent, effective from August 10, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently experience PTSD and his glaucoma disability did not develop during service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for an anxiety disorder with depression, finding that the veteran's symptoms are linked to his witnessing of a fatal plane crash during active duty. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence linking it to service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD and determined that new evidence supports a finding of service connection. However, due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors, the claim for PTSD remains denied.

The veteran's death from metastatic renal cell cancer was not caused by his service-connected conditions, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.