PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims at this time.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional development of his claims, including an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD requires him to be in need of aid and attendance, which is granted as part of his SMC claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case as there are no remaining issues to review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The lumbar strain was rated 10 percent disabling, while the sinonasal disease did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination(s) and determine whether the Veteran, based on his work history, level of education, and service-connected disabilities, but not his age or any nonservice-connected disability, is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are linked to his combat experiences in Korea during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD, and for additional development regarding his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing due to the Veteran's request, and will not make a decision on the merits until after the hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including clarification of physical limitations causing anxiety and their relation to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and their relationship to his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a higher initial rating from 10% to 70%, effective June 24, 2008. The Veteran also received an increased disability rating for his old contusion of the right kidney.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to consider this matter further.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The disability has not been found to meet or approximate criteria warranting a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the appellant's failure to report for VA examinations and his current health status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU claim due to additional development being necessary.