PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Explosive Disorder due to lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and his right eye disability remains at a 10 percent rating. The Board found that the PTSD does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to its current symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to May 18, 2005 and was increased to 50 percent effective from May 18, 2005. The current rating of 50 percent is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection was denied, and he died without having a pending claim or existing rating that would qualify him for accrued benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as she is not a child of the veteran for VA benefits purposes due to her age and because the veteran did not have any covered herbicide diseases.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 10, 2002 for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD was granted. The claim for TDIU prior to December 10, 2002 was denied. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance under Chapter 35 was granted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of an in-service stressor and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information to verify the veteran's reported stressors. The RO should attempt to verify these stressors with JSRRC and provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied.,A rating of 10% for PTSD from October 1, 2004 to April 3, 2006 was granted. However, a higher rating is not warranted after April 4, 2006.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation based on his symptoms and employment status.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran has any current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The examiner should also provide opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for liver disease as secondary to service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical records from a VA PTSD program in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and also denied a request for an effective date earlier than March 20, 2003 for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the issues of hypertension and duodenal ulcer as secondary to PTSD for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a claimed innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not support the diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that there is insufficient evidence to establish the occurrence of a verified in-service stressor for PTSD, leading to denial of service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, which is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, warrants a 100 percent rating due to total occupational and social impairment.