PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's respiratory symptoms have been disassociated from his service-connected asbestosis, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating for asbestosis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of psychiatric hospitalizations and clarifying information about inservice stressors.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and adjustment disorder, is being remanded to the RO for further development. The appeal will be considered again after any new evidence is reviewed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, and the Board has determined that this level of disability does not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective June 18, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by nightmares and anxiety, but there was no evidence of impaired memory or judgment. The VA examiner found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Panic Disorder that are related to military service. The Board finds in favor of the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, depression, anxiety, self-isolation and difficulty in relationships. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and private Kaiser treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a low back disability due to the lack of corroborating evidence of in-service stressors and pre-existing conditions, respectively.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice for a scheduled hearing, and he has requested another hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The appellant's claim for higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing. The issues are whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen his PTSD claim, and entitlement to service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran was awarded a total evaluation for his service-connected PTSD effective October 16, 2006. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied the other issues. Service connection was established based on a diagnosis of PTSD due to combat stressors in Korea.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to November 7, 2007 and is now rated at 70 percent since that date. The appeal for higher ratings has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records, Army personnel files, workers' compensation records from New York State, and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, is on appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea, effective February 24, 1992. The earlier effective date is based on the receipt of new evidence (service department records confirming in-service stressors) that was not previously considered.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent prior to December 28, 2009 and increased to 30 percent effective December 28, 2009.