PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, flat feet, and a skin condition are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased initial rating of greater than 70 percent for PTSD, and the issue is dismissed.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection for low back, cervical spine, and PTSD were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities related to his service. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of PTSD and there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, the residuals of a fall, and for COPD, ulcers, arthritis, hepatitis C, depression, and schizoaffective disorder as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence that corroborated the veteran's in-service sexual assault.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of current disability. The claim for PTSD was remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The appeal is remanded to obtain credible supporting evidence for the veteran's claimed in-service stressors related to his service in Vietnam.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to September 19, 2006, and increased to 70 percent effective that date.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was remanded to the RO for further development, including a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because he has not been diagnosed with PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied because there is no evidence of a corroborated in-service stressor and the veteran did not participate in combat with the enemy.

The veteran meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but does not meet the criteria for being housebound due to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than March 17, 1993, for service connection for PTSD.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence of a diagnosis and no indication that any claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to November 1, 2002, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as a matter of law.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 50 percent since April 14, 2003.