PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is currently manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, depressed mood, isolation and avoidance of crowds. The VA has determined that the disability warrants a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service personal assault and thus no basis to establish a stressor. The diagnosis of PTSD is not supported by independent verification.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that further development is needed regarding the veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical evidence and a need for clarification on the type of disability rating and effective date in the event of an award.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying stressor events and obtaining personnel records. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service personal assault.

The Board found insufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims for PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The claim was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to verifying a claimed stressor and determining if service connection for PTSD is warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f).

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD effective from August 30, 1996. The veteran's appeal also included seeking an earlier effective date for this rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded to obtain additional medical records and ensure proper VCAA notice. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Board dismissed the veteran's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in their August 2001 decision, finding that the motion did not meet the required pleading standards.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's stressors are consistent with his receipt of the Combat Infantryman Badge and corroborated by credible supporting evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD must be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified stressor event. The case will be reviewed again based on a de novo assessment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, major depression, and alcohol and substance abuse due to a lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis based on an in-service stressor. The veteran was not found to have engaged in combat with the enemy during his service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and, even if he did, there is no competent medical evidence relating these conditions to service.

The veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, and the RO increased it to 50 percent effective March 10, 2004. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.