PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to PTSD, as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for PTSD and a skin disability. The veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the appellant.

The veteran's PTSD with secondary major depression was granted a higher initial evaluation of 50 percent effective November 7, 2005. Service connection for an eye condition is not warranted.

The veteran's claims for hepatitis C service connection, increased PTSD rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The veteran's service connection claims for gout, residuals of stroke, right knee and lower leg disorder with bone prominence, low back disorder, neck disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the right hand, and PTSD were all denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor and he did not engage in combat.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has granted a higher rating to reflect his disability. The TDIU claim is also granted as the veteran's service-connected PTSD precludes him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to lack of a current diagnosis and because the VA physician stated that the veteran did not have PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that his claim was not legally merited due to a previous final decision.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating beyond 50 percent.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and his residuals of a laceration of the right index finger warrant a noncompensable rating. The appeal for higher ratings has been granted.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD cannot be earlier than February 28, 2002 due to lack of a prior claim within one year of the initial treatment and diagnosis.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that there is a reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran's claim due to his conceded in-service stressful event.

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

The Board has determined that an effective date of May 13, 1991 is appropriate for the grant of service connection and a 100% disability rating for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for testicular cancer and melanoma, as these conditions are not associated with exposure to herbicides. The claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of supporting clinical evidence or opinion.,Service connection for back injury and hearing loss were also denied because the veteran did not seek treatment for these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to helpless child benefits on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The decision is final as no appeal was filed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 26, 2004 for a grant of service connection for PTSD. The RO assigned this effective date based on the September 9, 2004 receipt of a formal claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and thus cannot establish service connection for this condition.