PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has found credible supporting evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD that is linked to stressors in military service, and thus granted the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple shell fragment wounds, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his severe physical and mental incapacity.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and therefore, the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and increased diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a valid stressor related to service, and concluded that there was no new and material evidence to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim.

The VA denied an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the symptoms primarily manifested as a mildly anxious mood, depression, and restricted affect without meeting criteria for higher ratings.

The VA has granted a 100% evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, considering his symptoms and GAF score.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests for additional information from the appellant, as well as further examination and review of her medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, with reasonable doubt resolved in her favor.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, effective December 1, 1993. The veteran's appeal is now to determine if he should receive a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective from December 16, 1991.

The Board found that the veteran does not suffer from PTSD and there is no evidence linking any current acquired psychiatric disability to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as memory loss, personality disorder, and temper trouble is also denied due to lack of a confirmed diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD on the merits, finding that there was no credible evidence of a personal assault stressor. The veteran's claim is now remanded to obtain additional records related to alleged maltreatment during basic training.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and assigned a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development due to the failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for verification of claimed stressors and a VA PTSD examination.

The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial rating of 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder to a 50% rating.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal regarding PTSD and has reopened the claim for peptic ulcer disease, but denied reopening of the PTSD claim.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that it was not established through direct evidence.