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 and a VA examination. The issue includes verifying an in-service stressor event.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 2006. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms were consistent with a moderate to moderately severe condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's current PTSD is linked to his in-service stressor of guarding human remains during active duty service, and the Board finds that this meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have PTSD at any point during the pendency of his claim and therefore denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the service member's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected PTSD, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as the Board found that there were no verified in-service stressors and thus, the diagnosis of PTSD could not be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding his in-service stressors. The Veteran must provide additional information or submit relevant records to support his claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD, but vacated the decision due to a lack of consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the case can be decided, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's depression and PTSD are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that further examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is related to her in-service sexual assault. The RO will obtain all outstanding VA treatment records and provide the Veteran with another opportunity to submit evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 70 percent is not warranted based on the evidence provided. The Veteran's claim for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment was denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding the claimed stressors and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chloracne, hepatitis C, and PTSD on the merits. The evidence did not establish that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy or provided credible supporting evidence of his claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have currently diagnosed conditions such as sleep apnea, type II diabetes mellitus, major depression, or PTSD. The service connection claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has decided the appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's service personnel records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of her PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The issue regarding entitlement to TDIU was not timely appealed, and the grant of a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD is considered final. Service connection for cold injury residuals remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted effective January 18, 2005.