PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being considered based on her in-service stressor of sexual harassment or assault.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC for further development and consideration of his claim for an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, which the Board finds to be a result of an incident during his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a respiratory disorder were denied. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or a link between current conditions and military service.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and PTSD, as his reported stressors were not corroborated and he did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating over the entire appeals period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service and that any diagnosed condition did not pre-exist his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition that meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis of the liver. The Veteran's claims were remanded multiple times but ultimately denied.

The Board has reviewed the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and a right foot/ankle disability. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not of such severity as to render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other diagnosed conditions. The decision is based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Veteran seeks service connection for depression and PTSD, alleging exposure to enemy attack and casualties during his time in the Dominican Republic. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice of a VA examination and the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to in-service stressors, including being aboard a ship during a storm and witnessing the death of a fellow service member. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his ability to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied as the evidence did not meet the eligibility requirements for service connection at the time of the liberalizing law's effective date in 1980.

The Veteran's claim for entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The Board has determined that further development of the Veteran's psychiatric and secondary service connection claims is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms are severe, leading to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas and inability to establish effective relationships. The Board has determined that a rating of 70 percent is warranted for the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, refractive error of the eye, allergies, left arm numbness and loss of function, and a low back disorder. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The development includes obtaining corroborated stressor information and a VA examination.