PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2005

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance, anger control problems, isolation, and depression. The VA Board has determined that the current evaluation of 50% for PTSD should be increased to 70%.

The veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from Holzer Medical Center.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to his PTSD, which does not require 24-hour supervision.

The Board has restored the veteran's previously reduced rating of 100% for PTSD, effective from the date of reduction. The issue of a compensable disability rating for PTSD is dismissed as moot due to the restoration.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD effective November 7, 1996. The veteran's claim for TDIU benefits prior to February 6, 2004 is also granted.

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder was granted a 70 percent evaluation effective July 1, 2000. The RO also awarded an earlier effective date of July 1, 1997 for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board 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 meet the criteria for PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 1, 1991 for a 100 percent rating for PTSD. The evidence did not show that he was entitled to such a rating prior to July 1, 1991.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to conflicting medical evidence. The VA will schedule a psychiatric examination to reconcile the diagnoses and determine if PTSD or other psychiatric conditions are related to military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found no evidence to support the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, concluding that her symptoms are attributable to a head injury sustained in 1980 and not related to any stressors experienced during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notification and development of evidence regarding the veteran's claimed in-service personal assault related stressors for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD was initially granted and assigned a noncompensable evaluation, which was later increased to 10 percent effective October 22, 2002.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of evidence from sources other than his service records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical records and gathering alternative evidence of personal assaults.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that the claimed incident did not occur during active military service and thus could not be considered a stressor related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the RO before a Veterans Law Judge.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal regarding the increased rating for PTSD and an earlier effective date for the award of a higher rating. The appeal is dismissed.