PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for PTSD and an initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction were denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus was also not granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the veteran's PTSD, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The VA Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no current evidence of the condition.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD was granted, with a rating of 30 percent.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision. As a result, the case is dismissed.

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 insufficient basis to establish a link between current symptoms and an in-service event.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for PTSD.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and finds that he has a major depressive disorder related to service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his employment records and treatment history, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 30 percent disabling from November 18, 1999 to July 13, 2000 and as 50 percent disabling from July 14, 2000. The VA has denied his claims for higher ratings.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claimed stressors. The RO will request and obtain more information from the veteran, including details about specific events he experienced in Vietnam.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing the appellant with a statement of the case regarding his claim for TDIU benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran sustained psychic trauma in service and now has PTSD as a result, finding in his favor based on the balance of probabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of a claimed stressor and review of service personnel records.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for hepatitis. The veteran's PTSD is found to be incurred in service, while there is no evidence of current hepatitis or its residuals.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and thus denying his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and requesting a review of VA examination findings by another examiner.