PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than July 1, 2001, for a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD. The appeal was based on the denial of service connection for PTSD prior to December 14, 1995.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic eye disorder or PTSD as a result of military service, and thus denied the veteran's claims for right eye blindness and PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor of being injured in a fight while incarcerated by the military on July [redacted], 1969, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial 50 percent rating, effective February 26, 1999. The veteran is seeking a higher initial rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic left shoulder disability and remanded his claim for an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for tinea versicolor, service connection for PTSD and tinnitus. The decision also found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for arterial hypertension.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for proper VCAA notification and to schedule a VA examination for his PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for left talocalcaneal arthritis, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder and assigned a 50 percent initial rating, effective April 17, 2001. The veteran's right leg numbness is not considered due to an inservice spinal tap/lumbar puncture. Service connection was established for residuals of syphilis but denied for a left testicle condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that he did not engage in combat with the enemy and his reported stressors have not been corroborated.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD cannot be earlier than March 26, 2001, as this is when the veteran submitted a request to reopen his claim. The earliest possible effective date is therefore March 26, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 24, 1999, for service connection of PTSD with dysthymia is denied. The earliest effective date available is September 24, 1999.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The Board also found that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his military service, thus granting the claim.

Your appeals regarding chronic liver disease and PTSD are being remanded for a Travel Board Hearing at the RO in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The veteran requested such a hearing on his own behalf.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on evidence showing symptoms in service and continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant such an evaluation based on the severity and frequency of his psychiatric symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and other procedural issues. The claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor and the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during service and there is no credible supporting evidence to establish the occurrence of the claimed stressors. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.