PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a determination that his reported stressors were not incurred in the line of duty.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's traumatic experiences in Vietnam support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as sleeplessness, nightmares, isolation, hypervigilance, and a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score ranging from 38 to 60. The VA determined that the current level of severity does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 70 percent, and the VA determined that he could not secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD. The cardiac disorder claim for secondary service connection was denied.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reschedule a hearing before the Board and has decided to reopen his claim for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on the veteran's in-service participation in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training where he experienced physical and emotional abuse. The diagnosis of PTSD is supported by medical evidence linking it to an in-service stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of in-service stressors and that his current psychiatric disability did not have its onset during or as a result of military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and dysthymia, finding that the veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his combat experiences during service.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notification and compliance with the VCAA. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran is not entitled to service connection for PTSD and does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors and thus no basis to establish a service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining morning reports from the veteran's active service in Vietnam and ensuring all relevant evidence is considered.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his military service and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea, finding that the veteran's claimed stressors were not verified and thus did not meet the criteria for establishing service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding no medical evidence to support a nexus between her current symptoms and military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD, and granted it. The diagnosis of PTSD was linked to an event in service involving sexual assault.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an inservice stressor, and arthritis of both knees is also service-connected based on a link between current symptoms and in-service exposure. The effective date for these determinations is not specified.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be incurred in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.