PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's initial evaluation for PTSD was increased to 30 percent effective December 28, 2001. In January 2005, the rating was increased to 70 percent effective March 4, 2005.

The veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his PTSD and shrapnel wounds to the neck, including seeking higher disability ratings and effective dates for service connection. The case is being remanded due to procedural errors.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, along with other conditions, does not warrant a higher rating than 70 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed PTSD is not related to his military service, and hepatitis C was also not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD for purposes of accrued benefits because there is no evidence showing that he was diagnosed with PTSD during his lifetime.

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 reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted by the veteran. The claim is now being remanded for further development before readjudication on the merits.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD effective from May 20, 2003. The veteran's symptoms prior to this date included occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms are manifested by flashbacks, panic attacks, isolation, sleep disturbance and anger outbursts. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants the claim for service connection.

The VA has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from October 30, 2003.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation beyond 50 percent.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for proper notice regarding the requirement of new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic bronchitis is denied, and his TDIU claim is also denied as he does not meet the criteria for unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran experienced traumatic events in Vietnam. The claim for financial assistance was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed in-service sexual assault did not occur, and therefore, his PTSD is not service-connected.