PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are related to his in-service symptoms. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records and arrange for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, as new and material evidence was submitted to reopen his previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The veteran's claims folder must be reviewed and he should be afforded a VA examination by a psychiatrist.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and requests for additional evidence. The appeal is currently remanded to allow for additional development of the claims file.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The appellant presented information indicating he could have experienced attacks in Vietnam, which may be a sufficient stressor for PTSD.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's PTSD disability rating. The case is now remanded for additional evidence collection and review.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with new legal requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as difficulty interacting with others, irritability, anger, mild memory loss, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, flashbacks and intrusive thoughts, increased startle response, but without symptoms indicative of total occupational and social impairment. The criteria for assignment of an initial disability rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD have not been met.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board has determined that full and complete compliance with the VCAA's enhanced duty-to-notify and duty-to-assist provisions has not been met, necessitating a remand to ensure proper notification and development.

The Board has ordered additional development of evidence to determine the appropriate evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, which is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has ordered further development in your case due to pending issues. The appeal is currently on hold and will be reviewed again after the requested evidence is gathered.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and evidence, including verification of a stressor event and copies of disability determinations from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and his claim regarding basic eligibility for pension due to a dependent spouse. The Board found no evidence linking his generalized anxiety disorder or PTSD to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The appellant's claim for service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is pending.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% from March 17, 1994 to November 6, 1996 and increased to 70% effective November 7, 1996.