PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Depression, and CFS due to lack of current diagnoses in accordance with DSM-IV criteria. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating than 50 percent.

The veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to January 28, 2004, for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C is unrelated to his active duty service and denied the claim. The mental disorder issue was not addressed due to a hearing request being withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a PTSD diagnosis consistent with DSM-IV and there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for left foot disability. The claim of reopening the left foot disability claim is granted, but the underlying merits are deferred pending further development.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and denied both his claim for service connection for PTSD and his request for an increased rating for hepatitis C.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded it for further development. The claims for hearing loss, lung condition, and reopening of the hearing loss claim are also being remanded.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have a clear diagnosis of PTSD and her depression did not manifest in service or is not related to service. Therefore, service connection for both PTSD and Depression was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, as her claimed stressor is unsubstantiated and there is no credible evidence supporting it.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The veteran's stressor allegations will also be verified, and he will undergo appropriate examinations to determine the nature of his current disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and unit history.

The veteran's PTSD is not productive of total occupational and social impairment, but it does result in some occupational and social impairment. The VA denied the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, as the evidence did not show that his disability more closely approximated the criteria for a 50% rating.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs without regular personal assistance from others.

The Board found no verified in-service stressor and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reported stressors, while credible, cannot be verified due to his discharge from service. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for essential tremors and an earlier effective date for PTSD. The veteran withdrew his appeal for essential tremors, while the claim for PTSD was not received within one year of separation from service.

The VA awarded a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective from April 11, 2005. For the period prior to that date, the evidence was in balance regarding whether PTSD warranted an initial 50 percent rating.