PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current PTSD and any in-service stressors or exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his claim for TDIU, were denied by the RO in May 2006. The initial rating of 30 percent for PTSD was maintained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed disability of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied. Service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a computer under Chapter 31, finding that it is not necessary to assist him in functioning independently or in the community.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 30% prior to December 15, 2004 and an increased evaluation in excess of 50% on and after December 15, 2004.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, qualifying for a TDIU effective June 22, 2000.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating in excess of 70 percent is not warranted.

The VA Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the Veteran's PTSD did not result from a verified in-service stressor and therefore denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his service, specifically the stressors he experienced during his temporary duty assignments in Vietnam. As a result, the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board determined that the Veteran's PTSD was incurred in active duty service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim for headaches and sleep disturbance is not addressed as it pertains to a different issue.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling an updated VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unverified stressors and a need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for accrued benefits related to service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than anxiety reaction, special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current posttraumatic stress disorder or hypertension related to the Veteran's period of active military service. The Veteran's claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, pelvic inflammatory disease, and a left foot disability due to lack of corroborated in-service stressors and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to her service.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for peripheral neuropathy, and skin disability were denied by the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying the Veteran's stressors while serving with the Marine Corps.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for PTSD was denied as well.