PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD, prior to October 28, 1994. The case was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective August 20, 1998. The TDIU was also granted on the same date.

The Board has awarded service connection for tinnitus, which represents a complete grant of the benefits sought on appeal. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are also granted as direct service connection is established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on credible evidence of a stressor and medical nexus.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 10 percent evaluation in February 1999, and increased to 50 percent from July 11, 2000 to January 11, 2007. The rating of 100 percent for PTSD effective January 11, 2007 was also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to April 7, 2009 and 50 percent effective that date. The rating decision is mixed as it addressed both periods of time.

The Board has resolved all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, finding that he developed PTSD as a result of stressful events during his military service and granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a change in the hearing officer and the Veteran's request for another Travel Board hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for dysthymia, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the appellant's military service. The claim for PTSD remains pending due to insufficient verification of stressors.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for increased ratings for PTSD and pancreatitis, as well as service connection for a back disability. The Board has determined that further development is required before the case can be reviewed.

The Board has determined that the appellant currently suffers from PTSD as a result of stressful incidents in active duty service, and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and thus denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders are not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination and missing SSA records. The Veteran's bipolar disorder is also being evaluated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder, was incurred in service and has been causally related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence supports a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's reported in-service stressors are consistent with his service, and he has been medically linked to such stressors by VA medical professionals.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and additional medical records. The appeal will be returned to the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted effective from February 16, 2007. He is currently assigned a 30 percent evaluation for his PTSD.