PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have PTSD, but his anxiety disorder is likely attributable to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is granted.

The Board finds that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent, and his temporary total rating based on hospitalization for service-connected PTSD is denied.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, skin lesions (presumed due to exposure to herbicides), a back disorder, and residuals of a scorpion sting. The evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verifying his claimed stressors and obtaining information from USASCRUR.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues, including a psychiatric examination for post-traumatic stress disorder. The case will be remanded for additional review.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now remanded back to the RO for a VA social and industrial survey, after which it will be reviewed again.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and Guillain-Barre syndrome, as secondary to a swine flu vaccination. The appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD causes significant occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent from January 26, 1994 to December 28, 1998. From December 29, 1998 onwards, the criteria were met.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants an initial rating of 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD based on the evidence of record, including new evidence developed by the Board.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent. The Board found that the symptoms of PTSD did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for bipolar disorder with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) effective August 3, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The residuals of an injury to the left testicle are also denied as there is no evidence linking this condition to service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

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 records from the Social Security Administration and obtaining information from USASCRUR regarding a claimed in-service stressor.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death, and he is eligible for dependents' educational assistance.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to inadequate notice and the need to obtain additional evidence.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded to the RO for specific actions.