PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a nerves and anxiety disorder, PTSD, an enlarged heart, a stomach condition, and diabetes mellitus type II (DM), including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective June 27, 2000.

The VA denied a higher rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no credible supporting evidence that a claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is being remanded for additional examination and information regarding his employment status. The case will be readjudicated after the requested actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying stressors and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently suffers from PTSD due to verified stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a PTSD diagnosis that comports with the requirements of DSM-IV, and thus service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing evidence, specifically Volume II of the claims folder. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The veteran's participation in combat campaigns provided credible supporting evidence to establish the occurrence of a stressor related to his PTSD.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, should be granted based on evidence and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA aid and attendance/housebound examination to determine if the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him housebound or unable to independently perform daily functions.

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

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

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder with agoraphobia and PTSD, as a residual of service or otherwise related to his military service.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating effective from May 23, 2005. Prior to that date, the VA found no evidence warranting an increase beyond 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to his failure to provide requested information and fail to report for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and proper VCAA notice.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have PTSD and denies the claim of service connection for PTSD.