PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), a dental condition, and a bilateral eye disorder. The remaining claims were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a gastrointestinal disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining unit histories, VA treatment records, and Social Security Administration records.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder and his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's allegations of an in-service stressor were not credible and there was no corroborating evidence. The Board concluded that a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The preponderance of evidence supports a finding that the appellant's currently diagnosed PTSD is linked to an in-service stressor.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and hypertension. However, further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's reported stressors are credible and to obtain any relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 15, 2007. The rating is based on symptoms such as impaired sleep, poor family relationships, slow speech, memory deficits, and two to three panic attacks per month.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for cervical spine disorder have been granted.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran's cervical spine disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining outstanding medical records.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD and MDD. The case is REMANDED for a VA mental disorders/PTSD examination.

The Board has determined that the termination of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was improper, as it had not been in effect long enough to warrant a reduction. The Veteran's disability remains severe enough to require such benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and right ankle and foot disorder have been rated, but the initial compensable rating for her psychiatric condition has been granted. The increased rating claim for her right ankle and foot disorder was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, or anxiety, incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding of such disabilities.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and tinnitus have been granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to his military noise exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder(s), including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the decision based on new evidence that supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to her in-service sexual assault.

New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and a mood disorder.,The Veteran's low back disorder is also considered on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, was denied. The effective date of service connection remains October 7, 1997.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 8, 1986 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. This is based on new information provided by CURR that was not available at the time of the original claim in 1986.