PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU due to incomplete development of his claims, including failure to provide proper VCAA notice and obtain all relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his combat experience, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and tinnitus is denied, while a later effective date of September 17, 1968, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to conflicting diagnoses and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for additional evidence, including confirmation of a stressor related to an alleged sexual assault in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no evidence of a specific stressor event in service and no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to conflicting statements regarding claimed stressors and the need to verify these events. The RO must attempt to verify the veteran's alleged stressors, particularly whether Ton Son Nhut Air Base was subject to attack during his time there.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD is being remanded for additional development and consideration.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the current nature and extent of his service-connected PTSD, including its impact on employment and social capacity. The effective date remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO due to ambiguity in the veteran's appeal regarding his desire for such a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify stressors and determine if they are sufficient to establish PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder and dysthymic disorder, were not incurred in or caused by his period of active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in active service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder were denied due to his failure, without good cause, to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right eye disability and PTSD are service-connected.

The veteran is granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of his military service, and the claim for left hand disorder remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for confirmation of in-service exposure and a psychiatric opinion regarding post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on evidence of in-service harassment and abuse, which was corroborated by fellow service members.