PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted an effective date of September 15, 1993 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. This is based on new and material evidence received after a previous denial in November 1993.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 1, 1998 for a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD was granted.,The veteran's claims for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) were also granted with the same effective date of September 1, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 29, 1990 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The original claim was filed on that date and no earlier claims were found.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 27, 2003.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating to 50% or above.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not service-connected as there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor and he did not engage in combat with the enemy. The right shoulder disorder issue remains pending.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the veteran's reported stressors and determine if service connection for PTSD can be established.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an increased rating for hemorrhoids, and a higher initial rating for PTSD have all been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support granting any of these claims.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and claims it is related to an inservice assault. The Board has ordered further development of his claim, including obtaining records from the United States Steel Corporation and Pulesky County jail.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD effective from January 31, 2002, based on total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent disabling effective March 14, 2001. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent and the request for a prior effective date were denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess PTSD and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lumbar spine disability. The RO will also consider entitlement to an initial increased rating for PTSD.

The Board found no competent medical evidence showing a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, including verification of in-service stressors and treatment records. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. The veteran's reported awards indicative of combat are being verified, as well as his claimed stressors.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent and later increased to 50 percent. The appeal is granted for the initial rating of PTSD in excess of 30 percent from August 16, 1991, to July 13, 2000.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, which was previously denied in August 2001. The reopened claim is now considered on its merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the PTSD claim and concluding that his current schizophrenia is not causally related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for a TDIU, effective on and after November 19, 1997, is dismissed as moot because he was already receiving a 100% schedular rating for his service-connected PTSD.