PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 30, 1995, for the grant of a 100 percent evaluation for service-connected PTSD with history of psychoneurosis and anxiety reaction with depressive disorder is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to February 8, 1980 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is dismissed because the July 2005 Board decision addressing this issue is final.

The Veteran seeks service connection for depression and PTSD, which she claims are related to her military service. The case is being remanded due to the need to verify her service in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War and to conduct a VA examination to determine if her current psychiatric disabilities are related to fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 30 percent rating, effective from June 26, 2008. The current symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, depression, irritability, difficulty socializing, problems controlling anger and aggressive behavior, anxiety, concentration issues, and possible auditory hallucinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was originally denied in 1997 due to lack of verified stressors. The claim was reopened and granted effective from March 31, 1997.

The Veteran died from cancer of the colon, with service-connected PTSD contributing to his overall health and well-being. The Board finds that a VA opinion is needed to determine if PTSD caused or contributed substantially to the cause of death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, effective June 8, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to in-service stressors related to his fear of hostile military action during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, and left ankle strain are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence including VA treatment records and SSA disability determination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new medical evidence submitted by the Veteran and additional development is required.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Panic Disorder, Depression, and Agoraphobia is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and ensure that the Veteran is provided with an adequate VA examination. The case will be reviewed again after these steps are completed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD secondary to sexual assault, finding that the evidence did not support a credible report of an in-service stressor and thus could not establish service connection.

The Veteran's appeal on the claim of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen his avascular necrosis of the right hip was withdrawn. The case is remanded for issuance of a statement of the case regarding his claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has interfered with his employability, preventing him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development of evidence, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a fracture of the right little finger was denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather an increased rating claim.