PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been received, allowing the claim to proceed on its merits.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The claim is granted, but the rating assigned or effective date remains pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The case is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being remanded to the RO for specific actions, including requesting information from USASCRUR, SSA records, and a psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder has been granted, and he is now receiving a 100 percent evaluation effective from April 29, 1999.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the RO denied service connection for cause of death and entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that the veteran was not rated totally disabled by reason of service-connected disability for a period of 10 years or more immediately preceding death.

The veteran's appeal involves the propriety of initial ratings for PTSD and low back strain, with degenerative changes. The RO must ensure compliance with VCAA requirements by providing proper notice and obtaining necessary medical records before proceeding with the adjudication.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and left knee disability due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and right ankle disability due to incomplete development of the record, including obtaining recent medical records and arranging for VA examinations.

The VA has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, but the veteran contends that this rating does not reflect the severity of his condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and for a PTSD and hearing loss examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining more specific information about in-service events leading to PTSD and attempting to obtain VA treatment records. The veteran's claim for Agent Orange exposure secondary disability is also being addressed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, residuals of a gunshot wound to the left buttock with fracture of the left femur, and sciatic neuropathy. The RO must ensure that all VCAA notice obligations have been satisfied.

The Board finds that a 70 percent rating for PTSD is warranted, effective one year prior to August 16, 2000. An earlier effective date of August 16, 2000 is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and may not be presumed to be of service onset. The veteran does not currently have a diagnosed disability of PTSD.

The veteran's claims for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD and a prior effective date are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including stressor verification and a VA examination for prostate cancer.