PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at a combined of 70 percent, meeting the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection of PTSD and fibromyalgia with associated chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that no new evidence was presented to warrant such a change.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to March 31, 2006. The RO granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right and left knee conditions, headaches, chest pain, low back pain, dysthymia, and hearing loss as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain medical records from Crowley County Correctional Facility and to ensure all necessary development has been completed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. The denial is based on a lack of credible supporting evidence verifying the occurrence of the veteran's claimed in-service stressor, which is necessary to establish service connection.

The VA has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, effective January 29, 2004. The veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran was engaged in combat, and further development is needed. The claim will be reconsidered after additional evidence is obtained.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective September 10, 2003. The RO found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating during this period.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, seizures, and PTSD are all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that he did not meet all eligibility criteria for the liberalized benefit on April 11, 1980.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for the RO to consider new evidence, including VA treatment records submitted by the veteran in December 2007. The claim will be readjudicated and a new rating decision will be issued.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was insufficient evidence to verify his claimed in-service stressors and thus denying his claim.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is April 12, 2001.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and a need for further examination. The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but his claim will be reconsidered based on new information.

The veteran's PTSD was granted with a 30 percent rating, and his claim for malaria was reopened. The other issues related to secondary service connection were denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.