PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The decision will be reconsidered in light of new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The case is REMANDED to the RO.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a chronic, acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD or any other psychiatric disability that had its clinical onset or is otherwise related to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as it only causes moderate impairment in social and occupational settings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on new information.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's failure to appear for a requested Travel Board hearing. The case is now pending and will be scheduled for another hearing.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on August 29, 2004 is granted as the treatment was deemed emergency and he had a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest available evaluation (70%), and his TDIU claim is also granted, making him unable to work due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD are service-connected. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a qualifying chronic disability for his undiagnosed illness claim, but additional development is needed to determine if his multiple joint aches and pains, irritable bowel syndrome, and fatigue are related to this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The evidence received since the previous denial shows a current diagnosis of PTSD linked to in-service stressors related to fear of hostile military activity during the Persian Gulf War. As such, the claim is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to the Veteran's claims for PTSD, a left leg injury, and residuals from a neck injury. The case must be remanded in order to schedule VA examinations to determine whether she currently has these conditions and if they are related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for initial review and consideration of all pertinent evidence, including employment-related documents.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and there is no evidence of negligence or fault on VA's part. The appellant's claims for direct service connection and under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were both denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, and his right and left knee disabilities were each rated at 20 percent. The Veteran also received assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's hypertension and obesity are not service-connected, but may be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's overactive bladder is service-connected, while his right knee strain does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,PTSD has been rated based on its current severity since September 4, 2001.