PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection of submucous fibroids was denied, and her request for an earlier effective date for major depression with PTSD was also denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is March 28, 2002.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran did not experience chronic symptoms of a psychiatric disorder during active service and did not experience continuous symptoms after service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were denied as there is no credible evidence supporting his claimed stressors, and he did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is not shown to be due to any incident of his military service and therefore denied the claim.

PTSD and arthritis of the knees were denied, while asthma was granted.,The denial for PTSD is due to lack of confirmed in-service stressors. Arthritis of the knees has no evidence within one year post-service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was diagnosed during service based on credible in-service stressors and has continued since. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of PTSD were denied. The initial evaluation was granted at 30 percent from September 7, 2007 to May 15, 2010 and then increased to 70 percent since May 15, 2010.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder, is found to be service-connected due to in-service trauma. Residuals of a traumatic brain injury are also found to be service-connected. The right knee disorder is not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including providing notice of recent regulatory amendments and attempting to obtain more information regarding the Veteran's alleged stressors. A VA examination is also required.

The appellant died during the appeal process, and therefore their claim for PTSD service connection is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be a contributory cause of his death due to a motorcycle accident. The appellant is granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and denied entitlement to death pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to changes in the regulations regarding stressor development. Further examination and opinion are needed to determine if a sufficient in-service stressor exists and whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining medical records and determining whether the Veteran was insane at the time of his assault in February 2002. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Director of Compensation and Pension for consideration of an earlier effective date for TDIU under VA policy, as his claim was implied throughout the process.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability were denied. The claim to reopen a skin rash was previously denied in December 1981 and May 1994.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted, but the RO needs to schedule a VA examination and obtain additional medical records before making a determination on his current disability level.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by nightmares and flashbacks, but there is no evidence of impaired thinking, panic attacks or memory impairment. The Board finds the medical findings more probative than the Veteran's allegations regarding the severity of his PTSD.