PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cause significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the veteran did not engage in combat and there is no credible evidence to support his claimed stressors.

The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by moderate occupational and social impairment.

The VA has not obtained all of the veteran's post-service VA treatment records, which may be relevant to her PTSD claim. The case is being remanded for these records to be obtained and reviewed.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new evidence submitted, but the claim remains pending as there is no verified in-service stressor.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and he has service connection for hypertension and tinnitus. The right ankle disability claim was not addressed due to the veteran's prior disapproval.

PTSD was granted with a rating of 10 percent effective August 2005, and increased to 30 percent effective December 22, 2006.,The veteran's back condition is service connected.

The veteran's PTSD rating has been increased from 30 percent to 50 percent, effective March 5, 2007. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 26, 2002 for the grant of TDIU due to unemployability caused by service-connected disabilities. The veteran did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU at that time.

The Board granted the veteran's claims for reopening his hypertension claim and service connection for PTSD and SLE, but denied his increased evaluation for defective hearing in the left ear.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from the Wilmington Vet Center and scheduling a VA examination if PTSD is diagnosed.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include schizophrenia.

The Board found that the veteran's reported stressors, including those related to combat and witnessing a shipmate's legs being amputated, could not be verified. As a result, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his Vietnam service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has not yet verified the in-service stressors claimed by the veteran for PTSD. The case is being remanded to the RO for further action.

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 due to incomplete information regarding a potential stressor incident. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered after further development.

The Board denied the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as the veteran did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to his TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and outstanding VA clinical records. The veteran's claim for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.