PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or a depressive disorder that had its onset in service. The evidence did not support granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence to support a diagnosis of current and chronic PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder that is etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is not related to service or causally related or aggravated by his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the right ankle, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (chondromalacia patella of the knees and schizophrenia with PTSD) are found to be of such severity as to effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment since her claim for TDIU was received.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis and whether his symptoms are related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during service. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and difficulty in understanding complex commands. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, based on credible evidence of a stressor related to fear of hostile military activity.,An initial compensable disability rating (10%) is granted for GERD prior to March 26, 2012. A higher rating in excess of 10% is not warranted as of that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to ensure full compliance with the duty to assist. The issues include rating increases for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of a non-combat stressor. The Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed stressors have not been verified.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a social survey and a VA examination to assess his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are rated at 30 percent combined, effective July 25, 2008. The RO has not addressed the separate ratings for each condition.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder has been remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled Board hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by mild symptoms such as anxiety, occasional panic attacks, poor sleep, and flashbacks. His mood is anxious but his insight and judgment are good. The disability results in occupational and social impairment comparable to reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing and further development. The Veteran's appeal is currently in a pending state.

The Board finds that the Veteran's depression and PTSD are likely due to traumatic events during his military service, including racial tension and a drug overdose. The claim is granted.

The Board has dismissed the claim as moot because service connection for PTSD is already in effect.