PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The VA determined that the veteran did not have disabling hepatitis or PTSD, and thus no compensable rating was warranted.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD. The BVA found that additional records were needed and a VA psychiatric examination was required.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, concluding that there was no evidence to support the claimed stressors and thus failing to meet the requirement of credible supporting evidence.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for development, including obtaining information from the U.S. Armed Services Center for Research of Unit Records regarding any available information that might corroborate the veteran's alleged in-service stressors.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that it renders him unable to secure or retain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the current appeal, including obtaining medical records and providing VCAA notice.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis and granted his claims for PTSD and residuals of a right knee injury based on new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and headaches secondary to a closed head injury, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for pes planus. The decision also noted that he has submitted a claim for service connection for a cognitive disorder secondary to an automobile accident during service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence had been presented. The claim is granted as it is now established that the veteran incurred PTSD due to a personal sexual assault during his active duty service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for service-connected PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD, a service-connected condition, was a contributory cause of his death from diabetes and heart disease. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating, but the veteran is appealing for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a TDIU due to the absence of a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with the February 10, 2000 rating decision. The RO found no CUE in previous decisions regarding PTSD.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence that relates his current diagnosis to combat-related events during his service in Vietnam. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and verify stressor allegations.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case regarding their claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal is currently pending and will be remanded to the RO for additional development.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to notification from the veteran requesting withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service and granted his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is about his PTSD rating, and the Board has ordered additional development to obtain treatment records from the Vet Center and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist and notify, including obtaining service medical records, personnel records, and verifying stressors. The veteran is also required to provide information about his specific stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on direct evidence of a link to the veteran's military service.