PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus failing to meet one of the essential elements required for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and additional medical records to assess the current manifestations of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 21, 2001 for service connection of PTSD is granted as of September 4, 1979.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an updated VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran has PTSD and Major Depression that were incurred in service, with a valid diagnosis related to an in-service stressor involving the death of a fellow sailor. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD but denied the initial disability rating for Mechanical Low Back Strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and hypertension were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a verified in-service stressor for PTSD, and the current psychiatric disability is not related to service or a service-connected condition.,There is currently no diagnosis of hypertension due to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board found no evidence of diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy in service, and the Veteran's statements regarding these conditions were not credible. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) was denied as there is no verified stressor consistent with his active service. Coronary artery disease was also denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his symptoms are related to his combat experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board has granted a higher rating to 70 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since February 8, 2013, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral Achilles tendon injuries and left and right Achilles tendon injuries was also denied. Service connection for seizure disorder was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of service-connected conditions, and the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied as he did not meet the requirement of having been in receipt of total disability compensation due to service-connected disabilities for at least ten years immediately preceding his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issue includes verifying the claimed stressor of witnessing another soldier killed in a truck accident during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for a not otherwise specified depressive disorder and a depressive mood disorder were remanded, but ultimately denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and mood disorder. The case must be remanded to obtain updated treatment records and the SSA award records.