PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left knee and an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as PTSD). The Board found that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within the applicable presumptive period, and that the medical opinion provided by the VA examiner did not support a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, NOS. The decision finds that there is at least a 50% probability that his current anxiety disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted due to the presence of a diagnosed condition and participation in combat with the enemy during service.

The Board granted an effective date of March 21, 2004 for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence related to alleged in-service stressors and current diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA audiological and psychological examination to determine the nature and etiology of any hearing loss and psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective March 3, 2006. The RO granted a temporary 100 percent rating for hospitalization in excess of 21 days from December 30, 2007 to January 31, 2008 and from March 4, 2008 to May 31, 2008. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened but denied on the merits.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from July 31, 2006 through September 9, 2007 and at 70 percent from September 10, 2007. The rating is granted as the evidence shows that his PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. After considering all of the evidence, including a verified in-service stressor related to witnessing deaths in Korea, the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is found to be related to this event.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any chronic residuals from his heat stroke and heat exhaustion incidents. The Board finds that he does not have a current diagnosis of such residuals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for PTSD as a result of an in-service sexual assault. The issue of entitlement to TDIU benefits will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to address the amended regulations regarding service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's earlier effective date for PTSD should be February 22, 1993. The Veteran is also entitled to a higher initial disability rating of 100 percent for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an updated VA medical opinion and considering all psychiatric diagnoses raised by the record.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

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

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran's facial skin disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he does not have a current disability. The TDIU claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 2005, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, circumstantial speech, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired short- and long-term memory, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships.