PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied a claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that such a claim is not valid as it would violate the rule of finality.

The Veteran's PTSD claim was granted with a rating of 50 percent, and his lower back disorder claim remains pending. The TDIU claim is deferred until the PTSD claim is resolved.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating since December 26, 2001 and effective date of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD. The total disability evaluation claim must also be addressed in light of the grant of service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD in October 2002, finding that there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran argued he had a previous diagnosis but the Board found the correct facts were known and correctly applied the law.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 50 percent prior to August 5, 2010. The rating has been increased to 70 percent effective from August 5, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating adequately reflects his current level of disability. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Veteran is not rendered unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD as a free-standing claim, since the March 1992 decision became final due to the Veteran's failure to timely file an appeal regarding the effective date.

The Veteran's appeal has been granted, and he is now receiving a TDIU. The issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, PTSD, tinnitus, right hand disorder, left shoulder disorder, and skin rash have all been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including potential PTSD stressor development or obtaining an opinion to address the medical matters raised by this appeal. The Veteran is currently incarcerated.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C has been reopened and is being reviewed on the merits.,The skin disorder claim related to Agent Orange exposure remains pending, as new evidence was submitted but does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The psychiatric disorder claim is being addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychological disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as a gynecological disorder, including uterine fibroids and hysterectomy. The Veteran's reports of in-service sexual trauma are credible, leading to the diagnosis of PTSD. Her gynecological issues are linked to her service due to exposure to hazardous environmental conditions.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that the Veteran's reported stressors were consistent with his service record and supported a diagnosis of PTSD. His bilateral hearing loss is also considered to be related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current level of disability due to PTSD and an updated TDIU evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his claimed stressors and a VA examination. The claim for PTSD is being reviewed, as well as the claim for erectile dysfunction which may be related to exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected PTSD on his employability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left knee disability as secondary to right knee disability, and low back disability as secondary to right knee disability due to his character of discharge from service.