PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD were not shown to be caused or aggravated by events during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors have not been corroborated, and therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be established.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that this rating adequately reflects his condition.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is etiologically related to service and was aggravated by active duty service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a higher initial evaluation to 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that the newly submitted evidence was not material as it did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and rated at 30 percent, with symptoms including paranoia, suspicion, guilt, shame, difficulty controlling temper, legal trouble, poor concentration, lack of motivation, social isolation, avoidance behavior, sleep impairment, and hypervigilance. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, cannot establish service connection.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as he does not have the disease. Service connection for PTSD prior to June 17, 2004 is granted at a 50% rating, but no higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to that date was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by total occupational and nearly total social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and clinical records associated with the Veteran's incarceration.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been found to meet the criteria for a higher initial rating beyond 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a disability manifested by blisters on hands and feet were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to service or secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unfeasible for a vocational goal, and the requested home-based woodworking activity is not necessary to improve his independence in daily living.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and coronary artery disease were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The appellant withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and right knee chondromalacia.