PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as there was no pending claim prior to January 1997, and the earliest possible effective date is January 16, 1997.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and found no evidence of a causal link between his current symptoms and service. The Board agreed with this determination.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and CUE in rating decisions were denied. The Board found that the correct facts as known at the time of the September 1974 and September 5, 1975 rating decisions were before the adjudicators and that these decisions correctly applied the statutory and regulatory provisions extant at the time.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, providing the veteran with VCAA notice, and affording him a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his PTSD, finding that it only causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including verification of stressors and VA examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for Chapter 31, Independent Living Services as it is not necessary to assist him function more independently in his family or community.

The veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have been evaluated at a 30 percent rating since June 15, 2002. The symptoms described do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

For the period from March 29, 2002 to February 17, 2005, the veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For the period commencing on February 18, 2005, his PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in employment, social and family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records, providing VCAA notice, and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia and an increased rating for residuals of a right ankle injury with osteochondritis. The claim for PTSD was denied, as there is no evidence to support its diagnosis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's reported in-service stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood. The Board grants a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and a 100% schedular rating for PTSD, finding no CUE in the May 1997 rating decision. The veteran's claim was based on new evidence received after the initial denial.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of his psychiatric treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on the veteran's in-service stressors and current diagnoses.

The veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, PTSD, and a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal were denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including another VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to her active military service and grants her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and need for further examination.