PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to June 7, 2004 and increased to 100 percent effective from that date.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70% or 100% disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The VA denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted the veteran service connection for PTSD, claimed as due to sexual trauma. However, all other claims for increased ratings and reopening of previous denied claims have been denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his Vietnam combat experiences and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has found sufficient evidence to grant service connection for PTSD, which is a new and material issue based on the veteran's reported in-service sexual assault.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss disability. The appeal was remanded multiple times, but no further action has been taken on the systemic osteoarthritis process claim.

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired mental disorder, and the Board found insufficient medical evidence to associate these conditions with service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his combat experiences in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and depression are not service-connected, with the exception of a grant for PTSD. The claim to reopen the secondary service connection for depression is denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and whether it is linked to verified in-service stressors.

The veteran's PTSD was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for the period from October 4, 2001 to March 17, 2003. For the period from March 18, 2003 to July 12, 2006, a higher evaluation of 70 percent was granted. The veteran's PTSD remains at 50 percent for the period on and after July 13, 2006.

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

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD should be February 2, 2001, as this is the earliest date entitlement to service connection arose.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD attributable to military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the extent of the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for PTSD. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his first period of service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and PTSD were denied by the Board. The decision did not address service connection issues.