PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a back wound was denied. The Board has granted an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, but the appeal is mixed as it includes both new issues and continued claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to January 11, 2006 and increased to 50 percent beginning on that date. The rating of 50 percent is granted.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD effective from March 16, 1972 and assigned a 70% disability rating. The case is remanded to determine the appropriate effective date for the TDIU claim.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation on account of being housebound as he is capable of leaving his home and premises for various reasons.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD due to service and his bilateral ankle disability is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disorder.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and Dependents' Educational Assistance and TDIU. The Board has determined that no earlier effective dates are available.,For the issues related to service connection, the earliest possible effective date would be December 26, 2001 when the claim was received.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to April 17, 2003 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service personal assault.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and residuals of a right wrist injury.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by deficiencies in family relations, mood, and thought processes, frequent flashbacks, nightmares, and panic attacks, affecting his ability to function appropriately. The Board grants a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found no current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, and there is no evidence linking any current psychiatric condition to service. Hearing loss was not shown in service or related to service, and tinnitus was not incurred during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since October 27, 2003. The Board finds that the symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim for service connection. The decision regarding PTSD is pending as it involves a remand.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and post traumatic stress disorder due to lack of competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to malingering and overendorsing of symptoms.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, residuals of pneumonia, and PTSD are denied. The claim for allergic rhinitis is granted based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50% disability rating effective April 28, 2003. Prior to this date, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.