PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, did not have their onset during active military service. The appeal for service connection was therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM-IV criteria. The VA examiner found the Veteran did not meet all criteria for a PTSD diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's condition was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from August 18, 2004 to February 7, 2005.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted for accrued benefits purposes, and his prostate cancer remained at a 40 percent rating.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to an increased evaluation for PTSD and a TDIU. The case will be remanded for additional examinations, opinions, and development as requested.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was aggravated during active service. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, tinnitus, heart disease, PTSD, arthritis, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and back disorder. The appeals were based on direct evidence of a link between each condition and service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim is now reviewed on a de novo basis.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been found to cause total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dental trauma with tooth loss and psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The decision found that new and material evidence had been received, but did not grant service connection due to lack of a qualifying basis in service records.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and instructed that they be readjudicated based on all available evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, requires further development due to the need for an examination to determine if his current PTSD is related to a specific stressor during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a loss of the claims file, and additional development is needed including obtaining medical records from service and VA. The cause-of-death claim will be evaluated based on whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of the revised regulations concerning PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including high frequency hearing loss, PTSD, neck scar, and tinnitus, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain has been granted a higher rating, and he is now receiving a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service. The case is therefore REMANDED for a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any psychiatric disability, including PTSD.