PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claimed in-service stressor. The new regulations pertaining to PTSD will be applied if deemed necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional notice and efforts to verify the Veteran's in-service military sexual trauma, which he claims caused his PTSD. The claim will be reviewed again after these steps are taken.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors are consistent with his service and supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of all evidence, including Vet Center records. The issue remains about the initial rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was found to be less disabling than previously rated, with the highest rating of 50 percent granted effective October 25, 2005. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date and for TDIU remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination for his PTSD, hearing loss, and headaches. The issue of TDIU remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The Board also determined that the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or hypertension, which are not related to his military service.

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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but finds that additional development is needed before considering the issue on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted retroactively effective from January 7, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's experiences in Vietnam, consistent with his duties as a vehicle mechanic, involved fear of hostile military activity and have diagnosed PTSD due to in-service trauma. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher initial evaluations were denied. The Board found no evidence of a compensable disability rating for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD, including a need to provide notice regarding potential sources of evidence and to obtain a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's claimed personal assault(s) occurred. The case will be further adjudicated based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression was rated at 50 percent prior to December 19, 2006 and since then has been rated as 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant were denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The issue of a higher initial disability evaluation for PTSD is remanded.