PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's schizoaffective disorder and PTSD were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no clear evidence of aggravation during his brief period of active duty. The pre-existing psychiatric condition was determined to have existed prior to service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication. The appellant's claims include service connection for the cause of death, eligibility for dependents' educational assistance, and accrued benefits based on disability ratings.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD and that his symptoms are related to hypoglycemic episodes, thus denying service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, effective from the date of claim.

The Board found that the evidence submitted since the September 1991 rating decision was not new and material, thus denying the reopening of the service connection claim for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and thus no link between current symptoms and a confirmed stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records related to a court martial and seeking SSA medical records. A new VA psychiatric examination is also required.

The veteran's PTSD with panic and anxiety disorder was initially granted, but the RO increased his evaluation from 30 to 50 percent. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration of staged ratings.

The Board found that there is no evidence of verified in-service stressors for PTSD, and the veteran's depressive disorder did not have its onset during service or be related to his service-connected migraine headaches. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if the appellant's PTSD is related to events during his military service. The claim will be remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal because a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not filed within one year from August 6, 1999 regarding the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, both of which are found to be related to his combat experiences in Korea.

The Board has determined that further action is needed to process the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU rating, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the veteran's desire for a hearing.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be fully adjudicated. This includes obtaining medical records, arranging for a VA examination to assess PTSD, and ensuring compliance with all requested development.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and review of all relevant evidence.

The veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and granted.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, finding no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.