PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or Major Depressive Disorder, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is due to in-service stressors and granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete stressor development and further verification is required.

The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claim that he experienced in-service sexual assault, and thus denied service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C, finding insufficient evidence to support these claims based on lack of verified stressors and no medical nexus between current conditions and service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors could not be verified, and thus did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The VA examiner found that his symptoms have worsened and now meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms meet the DSM-IV criteria and are linked to his combat experience, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as a result of in-service combat exposure, and thus grants the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and PTSD diagnosis.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and denied the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for PTSD and a back condition, but denied reopening of his claim for heart condition. The Veteran was found to have engaged in combat during his Vietnam service, which supports his claim for PTSD. His back condition is also supported by evidence showing he participated in combat operations and had an in-service injury.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been manifested by depressed mood, anxiety, social impairment, and chronic sleep impairment that approximates occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency. The criteria for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board has granted service connection for chondromalacia patella of the left knee, PTSD, tinnitus, and IBS. The Veteran's symptoms are linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further testing and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination and an evaluation of whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher initial evaluation than the currently assigned 50 percent rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his satisfaction with the most recent rating decision and the assignment of a 60 percent combined disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms that more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment as of April 9, 2007. Prior to this date, the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent were not met.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during his service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but further development is needed to determine if he engaged in combat and if so, to assess whether he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.