PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus do not meet the threshold requirements for a TDIU on a schedular basis. However, his claim warrants referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating due to marked interference with employment.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder was granted, but the RO is instructed to schedule a VA psychiatric examination and obtain additional medical records before readjudicating his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating since February 23, 2003, due to significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's claim for payment of compensation at the rate of $2,163 from June 9, 1994 to December 1, 2001 based on award of a TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a stressor in his service records or other sources. The veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and has not provided specific details about any stressors.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a right shoulder condition were denied as there is no competent medical evidence to support these claims.,There are no current diagnoses of PTSD or a right shoulder condition in the record, and the available evidence does not show any treatment related to these conditions during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the schedular requirements for assignment of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine, both effective from March 3, 1995. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and his other service-connected conditions are not entitled to increased ratings. The veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability manifested by PTSD due to disease or injury incurred in service, as his claimed stressors cannot be verified.

The veteran's current PTSD is not due to a disease or injury that was incurred in active service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development of evidence, including verifying alleged stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board determined that the veteran does not have PTSD based on his claimed in-service stressors, and there is no evidence to verify these stressors. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective June 25, 2001. The Board has determined that a higher evaluation of 70 percent is warranted for the veteran's PTSD.

The Board determined that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD, which was denied.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, back injury residuals, and right shoulder injury residuals were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions. The Board also found that the arthritis in his back and right shoulder did not have its onset during service or within one year after separation.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the veteran's PTSD, effective from when he did not have a temporary 100 percent rating. The issue of whether he is also entitled to a 100 percent rating (for times when he did not have this maximum possible rating) will be addressed in the REMAND.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the veteran's PTSD and scars.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and PTSD due to insufficient evidence, including lack of specific details about stressors. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining information about an alleged assault during service and providing appropriate VA examinations to determine if any current diagnoses are related to service.