PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder without agoraphobia are currently evaluated at 50 percent disabling. The evidence does not support a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70% or 100% evaluation.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is found to be related to his in-service stressor, leading to service connection for this disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran was sexually assaulted in service, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD. As such, the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a compensable rating for any of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records, as well as verification of SSA disability benefits. A psychiatric examination will be scheduled to address the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to a personal assault in service, and her depression is also considered as part of this claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be addressed during this process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a service-connected psychiatric disability, as his claimed PTSD is not related to his military service. The other psychiatric condition he claims was not shown during service and there is no competent evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder or a sleep disorder that is service-connected. The VA examinations and medical records do not provide clear diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent from April 12, 2009 to May 13, 2009. The earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was not granted as there was no clear and unmistakable error in the August 1971 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting statements about hearing preferences and the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's wishes regarding a hearing before the Board must be clarified.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective from May 31, 2006. The diagnosis of PTSD was established on that date based on the DSM-IV criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted with a 70 percent evaluation, but his claims for bilateral hearing loss and peptic stomach ulcer were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is granted as service connected due to in-service sexual trauma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims and finds that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims for service connection. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to address the etiology of any sinus disorder present, as well as a C&P examination to determine the nature and etiology of his cervical spine condition and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and higher initial rating for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the July 2006 decision denying reopening of his previously denied PTSD claim is final, and thus no earlier effective date can be granted.