PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied initially, but the Board has vacated this decision due to new evidence provided by the Veteran. The case is now remanded for further evaluation and consideration of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD related to his active duty.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, which is considered a direct result of his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to July 6, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing and further development of his claims.

The Veteran seeks an effective date prior to February 4, 1998 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board granted this claim based on newly discovered service records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, right foot disability, and psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, to include depression and PTSD due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is manifested by total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no credible evidence corroborating his in-service stressors. As such, service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder was initially rated at 50 percent prior to August 3, 2009 and has been granted a 70 percent rating from that date due to increased severity of symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling effective July 24, 2009. The Board found that the disability picture prior to this date did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD cannot be established as he did not engage in combat and there is no verified stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology, including suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, and near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board found that the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation were met.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 23, 2000, for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there were no communications with VA prior to this date.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% disability rating, effective from the date of his claim. His tinea pedis is rated as non-compensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors and requests for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining dates of active duty and inactive duty training, determining if service connection is warranted for any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and providing notice on disability ratings and effective dates.

The Board has determined that additional notification is required before the issue on appeal can be decided. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, will be remanded for further development.