PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Board finds that the Veteran did not have any in-service disease or injury that resulted in his current conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a confirmed stressor or sufficient symptoms of PTSD to warrant a diagnosis, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the appeal for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and personnel records from the Veteran's Army Reserve service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service sexual assault, meeting all criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied due to lack of evidence relating the current condition to his active service.,The Veteran's claims for residuals of herbicide exposure and heart murmur were also denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete stressor verification and inadequate examination for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be returned for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial rating for PTSD, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and any further medical development if deemed necessary.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from November 30, 2011. The Board also granted TDIU based on the severity of her PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings have been granted, with some issues receiving higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes and his tinnitus is not service-connected. The claims for back disability and PTSD are also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, and it is granted.

The Board found that there was no competent and credible evidence linking the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to service, including his claimed stressors. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation due to a possible change in the disability status.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the September 2010 VA medical opinion is inadequate and remands the case for an addendum to clarify whether the Veteran's bipolar disorder had its clinical onset in service, was manifested within the first post-service year or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to the assigned dates for service connection and benefits have been denied as there is no evidence of a claim or entitlement prior to those dates.