PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and special monthly compensation by reason of need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound, finding that there was no formal or informal claim prior to August 20, 1996. The RO had granted TDIU based on a combined service-connected disability rating of 80% as of August 20, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, stating that no claim was received before December 5, 1997.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying stressor incidents and arranging a VA psychiatric examination.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, maintaining a current rating of 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating for residuals of frostbite injury of the right foot. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left foot disability is also granted, with a current 30 percent evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which adequately reflects the present severity of his psychiatric symptomatology that causes reduced reliability and productivity in his vocational and social spheres.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further verification of stressor events and additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, are related to service.

The Board is remanding the case to address whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The character of discharge during the veteran's last period of active service will also be addressed.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is being remanded to further develop it by obtaining relevant medical records and arranging a VA examination.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling from February 1, 2000 to March 4, 2002.

The Board has found that the veteran's PTSD is of service origin and grants service connection for PTSD. The claim of service connection for Hepatitis C remains pending as there are no findings on its etiology.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and noting that the evidence does not show a chronic condition resulting from service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is being remanded to schedule a hearing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is due to his service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for acid reflux, heart disability (including coronary artery disease), hypertension, and IBS as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further development regarding service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board previously denied service connection for PTSD, and the RO has now reopened this claim based on new evidence. However, the RO still denies the claim as there is no proof of current disability.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and readjudicating the claims.