PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board denied all the veteran's claims, including those for PTSD and gunshot wound residuals, as well as secondary service connection claims. The reasons given were that the veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted since the previous denial in August 1999.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and found that his right hip shrapnel injury is a direct result of his military service.

The veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation prior to September 11, 2006, and as of that date, it did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and determine if service connection can be established.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating since January 15, 2004. The veteran's symptoms have improved with medication, but he still experiences intrusive recollections and anger.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining corroborative evidence of the veteran's reported stressor events in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient notice and a need for updated medical records, as well as for a psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, which is now considered a valid claim.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD should be August 19, 2004, as this is when all criteria for service connection were met.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected PTSD was denied as he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms, including irritability and anxiety. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD are not met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and PTSD, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims. The VA records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for either condition during active duty.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher initial rating than 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need to verify his claimed inservice stressor and consider all relevant actions taken on the claims.

The Board found that the submitted evidence was not new and material, thus denying the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD cannot be granted because there is no credible supporting evidence to verify his claimed in-service stressor(s).

The veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating, total disability based on individual unemployability, and Dependents' Educational Assistance were denied. The effective dates of the awards were assigned as May 15, 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a BVA hearing at the local VA office.