PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a current evaluation of 50 percent. The veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts, social isolation, hypervigilance, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, and impaired impulse control.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, additional development is needed regarding the underlying service connection claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective from November 13, 2003. The disability picture shows occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and sensory dysfunction have been denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor or a current disability, respectively.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that no earlier formal or informal claim had been presented prior to November 24, 2004. The effective date was assigned based on the date of receipt of the original claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and stressor verification.

The Board found no credible evidence of in-service stressors and concluded that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. As such, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms were adequately addressed by the current rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied. The issue of service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD remains pending.

The veteran's PTSD, left hip and buttock area disability, and left hand disability have all been rated at the maximum allowable under current rating criteria. No additional ratings are granted.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating, and thus denied her request for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent. The effective date for service connection remains August 31, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective June 29, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and additional evidence submitted by the appellant. The issues of service connection for the cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits will be reconsidered.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA mental health consultation and a review of raw data from a private psychological assessment.

The Board denied the motion to revise a February 6, 2007 decision that awarded a general apportionment of the veteran's VA benefits due to insufficient evidence showing he was reasonably discharging his responsibility for support of his minor children.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD did not warrant a higher disability rating than 30 percent.

The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has caused severe impairment in his ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, but not to the extent that it causes virtual isolation or total social impairment. The VA Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD as of May 26, 1992.