PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The appellant's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent and the case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a seizure disorder, which he claims was caused by his service-connected malaria and PTSD. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any seizure disorder present.

The VA Regional Office (RO) has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The case is being remanded to gather additional information and possibly obtain medical records from Dr. P.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as it was likely caused by his service in the Navy Amphibious Force during World War II.

The veteran's initial claim for PTSD was granted with a 30 percent evaluation effective October 25, 2000. The RO later increased the rating to 50 percent effective April 23, 2003.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has ordered additional development due to the need for verification of claimed stressors and an adequate psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed PTSD stressors and to determine if he has a current psychiatric disorder related to his active duty service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The VA determined that the left thumb wound does not currently cause any functional impairment, PTSD is not productive of total social or industrial impairment, and arthritis is not linked to service exposure.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service stressors and military service.

The Board has granted an initial 50 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective February 26, 1999.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the case can be decided, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat exposure in Vietnam, and thus grants his claim.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence of a service stressor and no current medical diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that there is no medical evidence showing the veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied her claim.

The veteran's PTSD was granted effective June 13, 1997. From June 13, 1997 to July 21, 2003, he received a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD. Effective July 22, 2003, the VA increased his PTSD rating to 70 percent.

The Board has found that the veteran's exposure to sniper fire during service is credible, and thus establishes a stressor for PTSD. The claim will be remanded for further examination to determine if the verified stressor resulted in PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional development, including providing notice of VCAA rights and evidence from sources other than service records that may corroborate a veteran's account of physical assault incidents.