PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board determined that there is no service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence and denied the veteran's claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied. The VA found that the PTSD claim met the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating, but not higher. The left wrist and numbness in fingertips of the left hand claims were also addressed.

The veteran's claim for restoration of a 70 percent disability evaluation for PTSD has been granted by the RO, effective from August 16, 1999.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn their appeal.

The Board is considering whether new evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. If so, they will decide if this new evidence is sufficient to grant service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and he seeks a higher rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and PTSD. The BVA found that the issue remained pending since the June 1999 rating decision and that the veteran is essentially claiming service connection for variously diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for the veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) as it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board is unable to determine whether the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD should be reopened due to a lack of response from the appellant regarding stressor events. The appeal is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence supports reopening the claim.

The veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence regarding the veteran's service stressors and a VA psychiatric examination. The case is now remanded for these actions.

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

The Board has ordered further development in your case due to the need for additional evidence or clarification. Your case was sent to the Board's Evidence Development Unit (EDU) for this purpose.

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, as evidenced by symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, and impaired judgment. The current evaluation of 50 percent fully contemplates this level of disability.

The veteran's appeal is for a higher evaluation for PTSD, which was initially granted with a 50 percent rating in July 2001. The Board has ordered remand to gather additional evidence and ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for a psychiatric examination at the veteran's place of incarceration. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose and then reviewed again.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be attributable to his service in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation and an earlier effective date for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic major depression was incurred in active service and granted service connection.