PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence to verify the occurrence of the veteran's claimed PTSD-inducing stressors, and thus denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and major depression were denied. The RO found that the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus had been granted, and there was no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder and an initial disability rating of 10 percent for PTSD prior to September 13, 2005. The veteran's left knee disorder is related to his active service.

The Board found no competent evidence of an in-service stressor, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The veteran's hypertension was not service-connected, and his PTSD, tinnitus, left wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss, and face shrapnel wound were all denied increased ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a disability rating of 50 percent, effective from the date of receipt of the veteran's claim.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal regarding his claim for service connection for transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder as he withdrew it during a hearing. The decision on PTSD remains, with the conclusion that there is insufficient evidence to support the diagnosis and link between current symptoms and in-service stressors.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct another VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support a verified in-service stressor and thus denying his claim.

The veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as he does not meet the criteria for a 100 percent or 70 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted by the veteran and other procedural issues.

The veteran's appeal seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn. The case is being dismissed.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and proper VCAA notice, as his PTSD symptoms have changed significantly over time.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at 30 percent, which is higher than the initial 10 percent rating granted in September 2004. The veteran experiences occupational and social impairment with an occasional decrease in work efficiency.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding an in-service stressor for PTSD. The veteran is asked to provide more details about the alleged assault and any potential corroborating evidence.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which she claims was caused by a sexual assault during her period of active duty in the Naval Reserves. The case has been remanded to verify her periods of service and to consider new evidence.

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating throughout the initial evaluation period.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent disability rating, effective from October 2004. The current evaluation adequately compensates the veteran's PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active service due to a lack of verifiable stressors, and thus denied his claim.