PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a seizure disorder, residuals of a ruptured appendix, and dental trauma for VA outpatient dental treatment. The appeals for increased ratings for right foot tendinitis and IBS have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service personal assault, and therefore grants her claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors and his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is service-connected, as it resulted from verified stressors experienced during his active military service.

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

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation effective September 6, 1995.

The veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,Arthritis of the hands, hips, and left shoulder was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors.

The veteran's initial claim for PTSD was granted, and he is currently receiving a 50% evaluation effective from January 2001. The case has been remanded due to VCAA compliance issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD. The evidence showed a pre-existing psychiatric condition prior to service but no increase in disability during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred during active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

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

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

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, leading the Board to dismiss the case.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and new evidence. The case is now remanded for additional consideration.