PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with a recent Court decision, including consideration of new evidence and possible issuance of an SSOC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted, with the exception of her claim for a left hip disability. The headaches, stress fractures or shin splints with probable neuropathy, back lipomas, and psychiatric disabilities (depression and PTSD) are all found to be related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, dysthymic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD. The TDIU claim is remanded for further development.

The Board found that there is credible supporting evidence of a stressor related to service, specifically sexual assault in 1982. However, the Veteran did not engage in combat and her claim was reopened based on new evidence provided by her.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the periods from December 21, 2004, through May 22, 2006, and from September 1, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from March 13, 2008.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with features of PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include schizophrenia has been reopened. However, the evidence does not support service connection for this condition.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor event.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and date of onset of rheumatoid arthritis and the severity of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted effective April 14, 1997. The Board finds that the earlier effective date of April 14, 1996, is warranted as it represents the day following separation from active service.

Prior to December 18, 2003, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and MDD) was rated at 30 percent.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unemployable, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he does not have a current psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that a major depressive disorder had its onset in service and is granted as service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the claims were decided on the basis of direct service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder and a right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder, sleep disorder, left ear hearing loss disability, and tinnitus have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 27, 1999 for the award of TDIU is granted as this was the date she filed her initial claim for service connection for PTSD. The criteria for a TDIU were met during the period from July 27, 1999 to August 12, 2003 due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling from December 27, 2006 to April 22, 2007 due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.