PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient records and authorization for private medical records. The claims will be adjudicated again after the additional evidence is considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for parotiditis, mumps, lymphadenopathy, a disorder of the right shoulder node, hearing loss, and gastrointestinal disability were all denied. The claim for PTSD was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD has been received, and therefore, the claim is reopened. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC), in Washington, DC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fear of hostile military activity during his service in Afghanistan is consistent with the places, types, and circumstances of his service. A VA examiner diagnosed PTSD based on these experiences. Therefore, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression, is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating for this condition. The RO has granted service connection and assigned a higher initial disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, which includes PTSD and major depression. The Board also found that there is sufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current PTSD to his in-service stressor.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, with features of PTSD has been rated at 30 percent based on the severity and symptoms described.

The Board has denied reopening and service connection for the Veteran's claims of Achilles tendon injury, PTSD, and sural nerve neuroma due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there was no verified in-service stressor. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 50 percent rating, effective from the date of his claim. His bilateral upper extremity carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome were also granted service connection, but no specific rating or effective date is provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and an effective date of October 18, 1994 was assigned. The Veteran also received increased disability ratings for his left foot and back disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 3, 2004 and increased to 50 percent effective from March 3, 2004.

The Board has withdrawn the appellant's appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to his withdrawal. The claim for hepatic disorders, including hepatitis B and C and cirrhosis of the liver, is granted as new and material evidence was received that supports the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during his active military service, based on credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a skin disorder.,Both conditions are attributed to the Veteran's period of active military service.