PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's PTSD is now rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD and associated depression have been rated at 30 percent since July 3, 1997.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to lack of evidence establishing an in-service stressor.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining unit reports and confirming stressors.

The Board found insufficient evidence to establish service connection for bipolar disorder or PTSD, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's PTSD claim due to alleged personal assaults during service, and additional records are required.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further verification of his claimed stressor and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible in-service stressors and insufficient evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD service connection, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records and medical records relied upon concerning those records.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent rating, but the veteran is seeking a higher initial rating.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and PTSD, finding no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology over the years since separation from service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to October 21, 1996, finding that no timely substantive appeal was filed and that the June 2000 rating decision is final.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a fully informed examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service stressors, which have been corroborated by unit records. As such, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for a current psychiatric examination and additional development of his claims file. The issue on appeal remains entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for dysthymic disorder (PTSD with depressive features).

The Board found that there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD in service or any verified stressor, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, depression, kidney disorder, and Type II diabetes mellitus, as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. He also seeks a TDIU rating. The case must be remanded for further development.