PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further assistance to verify his service stressors and determine if he has PTSD related to documented in-service events.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD should be remanded to allow for further development of his reported in-service stressors.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 100% evaluation effective from April 2000. The veteran withdrew his appeals concerning the other issues on appeal.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher disability rating, as it currently results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of cold injury to the feet and found that the veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD remains pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD and cold injury residuals to his lower extremities do not warrant an increased disability rating greater than the currently assigned ratings.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence provided, including details of his claimed in-service stressors. The claim will now be considered on its merits.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective from February 2002. The veteran's tinnitus is rated at 10 percent since January 1994. His left ear hearing loss is rated at zero percent since July 1971. The residuals of the mortar fragment wound to the left forearm are also rated at zero percent.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records related to PTSD, formal examination by a VA psychiatrist, and employment information. The veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for his PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement with the September 1994 rating decision assigning a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD effective February 26, 1993. As a result, the appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred during his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a comprehensive psychiatric examination and obtaining updated medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for compliance with VCAA requirements and further development of his claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations, with some issues being remanded.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach complaints, pain of multiple joints, fatigue, headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeals are based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and information from SSA.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and consideration.