PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating and earlier effective date for PTSD was granted, with the effective date set at October 23, 2000.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant (Veteran) through his attorney has withdrawn this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from September 30, 2004. The evidence shows that his PTSD causes total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was caused by his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the appellant's current psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD, dysthymia, and paranoid schizophrenia, had its inception during active duty.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD from March 15, 2001, through January 9, 2005. The Veteran also received a separate evaluation of 70 percent for alcoholism and substance abuse.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to the Veteran's reported experiences in Southwest Asia during his military service. The Veteran also has current diagnoses of bilateral great toe and hip disorders, which are found to be related to his active service.

The Board has found that the Veteran manifests PTSD resulting from a stressor event in a hostile environment, which is confirmed by a VA psychiatrist. The claim of service connection for PTSD is granted. New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims of service connection for hypertension (secondary to diabetes) and sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and PTSD. For prostate cancer, the Veteran was not diagnosed with the condition at any time. The Board found no competent evidence linking current prostate disorders to his military service or herbicide exposure. For PTSD, the Board noted that there were no clear and convincing evidence to contradict the claimed stressors related to fear of hostile military activity in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his PTSD severity and its impact on employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and ensuring proper consideration of his Social Security Administration disability benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's service records and need for additional evidence, including SSA disability records. The appeal will be reconsidered with consideration of new regulations regarding PTSD and ischemic heart disease.

The Board found that service-connected PTSD and residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right thigh did not cause or contribute substantially to the Veteran's death from cardiovascular disabilities. The expert opinion concluded there was less than a 50% chance that these conditions caused or aggravated his fatal cardiac conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and dysthymic disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination, updated medical records, and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied as there was no new and material evidence submitted to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for headaches, allergies, and a skin disorder. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with an effective date of February 28, 2007.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service stressor involving seeing a nearly severed head fall back and hit him, which resulted from moving a body bag. The evidence supports this finding with corroborated stressor reports.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional information and evidence are needed to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including clarification of his service dates and records from National Guard/Reserve units. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records.