PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors have been corroborated and are linked to his active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD causes reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The RO continued a 30 percent rating for PTSD and assigned a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to April 26, 2007, and a 10 percent rating thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a left eye injury and PTSD, finding no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and residuals of a CVA, finding new and material evidence. The claim for PTSD is granted as it relates to a verified in-service stressor, while the claim for residuals of a CVA is granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the Veteran's alleged in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Veteran is granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD effective June 6, 2006. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition, credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred, and a link between the current symptomatology and the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because the evidence did not provide sufficient information to enable VA to conduct meaningful research as to claimed combat experiences or exposure to in-service stressors.

The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran engaged in combat with enemy forces, and there is no independent corroborating evidence of an in-service stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to be stable and does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for the service-connected PTSD, effective from the date of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Type II Diabetes Mellitus, finding that the Veteran engaged in combat during his Vietnam service and was exposed to herbicides while visiting Vietnam. The Veteran's claims are therefore granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to October 23, 2007 and 70 percent from that date. The Board has determined the rating assigned meets the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by hyperarousal, moderate vigilance, anxiety, depression and problems sleeping. The Board finds that the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of PTSD due to an in-service stressor, and there was no corroborating evidence for the alleged stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection and a 100 percent rating for PTSD was denied. The March 2003 decision is final as it assigned September 19, 2002 as the effective date.

The Board found no competent and credible evidence confirming the Veteran experienced a stressful event during his military service, including in combat, to account for his PTSD diagnosis. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.