PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating of his PTSD, currently evaluated at 50 percent. The appeal is based on the veteran's contention that his PTSD warrants a higher disability evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression) due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The veteran's complaints were not supported by medical records or VA examinations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection for skin cancer and an increased disability rating for PTSD are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection claim for a back disability and to increase his initial rating for PTSD. The evidence received since the previous denial was not considered new and material, and there is no medical evidence linking the veteran's current back disability to his active duty.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development before the claims can be decided.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted and rated at 50 percent effective January 9, 2007. Prior to this date, the rating remained at 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has not met the criteria for a higher rating, as it does not demonstrate symptoms warranting an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 1, 2004. Since May 12, 2006, the rating was increased to 100 percent.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, personal relations, and mood. The veteran's IBS is 'severe' and interferes with employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated the schedular criteria for a 50 percent disability rating, effective from February 23, 2006.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any currently manifested psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that there is no current medical diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a schedular rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident claimed as secondary to amputation of the right arm was denied, and no timely substantive appeal was filed.,The veteran's claim for service connection of Hepatitis C was denied, and no timely substantive appeal was filed.,The veteran's claim for service connection of psychiatric disability to include PTSD was denied, and no timely substantive appeal was filed.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred, and because there was no combat experience or independent verification of the veteran's reported stressors.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as it was incurred during his military service and there is credible supporting evidence of a stressor related to his time in Vietnam.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to outstanding records and issues that need further development.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective January 31, 2003. The TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of October 7, 2002.

The veteran's PTSD with mood disorder resulted in severe occupational and social impairment since January 26, 2007. The VA has assigned a 70 percent evaluation for this condition.