PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, anger, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of depression. The VA examiner found the Veteran to be appropriately dressed with good grooming and hygiene; fully oriented; cooperative; and able to maintain good eye contact.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's inservice electrical shock caused his current posttraumatic stress disorder, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of any mental disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because the evidence did not establish a verified stressor linked by medical evidence to his diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD does not result in symptomatology causing occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, thus the initial rating of 30 percent is maintained.

The Board found that there is no competent diagnosis of PTSD based on a corroborated in-service stressor, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The issue of tinnitus was not addressed due to the remand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The Board found that the respiratory disorder, to include sarcoidosis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD must be remanded to allow for additional development, including verification of in-service stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with partial PTSD has been rated at 100 percent throughout the initial rating period, effective June 12, 2007. The disability is characterized by severe impairment and unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for a rash in the groin area and PTSD due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, including a stressor involving the death of his brother in Vietnam. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is found to be related to in-service personal assault events. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence that was not reviewed by the RO. The case will be reconsidered and a decision will be made based on all available information.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased evaluation to 50 percent effective July 11, 2007. The Board found that the symptoms from this date onward more closely approximated a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the claim for an increased rating has been granted. The application to reopen a previously denied hearing loss claim was not successful due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for tinnitus was also denied.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted as it is considered to be due to a personal assault during service, and the Board found in favor of the claim.

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