PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to clarify the veteran's current diagnosis and determine if he has PTSD related to verified in-service stressors. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as irritability, excessive startle responses, sleep difficulties including nightmares, depression and isolating behavior. However, there was no evidence of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as frequent panic attacks, impaired judgment or impaired abstract thinking.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to an effective date of August 26, 1999, for service connection of PTSD based on new evidence from the Department of Defense (DOD) confirming stressors previously reported by the veteran.

The veteran's combined rating of 80 percent for service-connected disabilities (PTSD, IBS, and left knee issues) meets the criteria for a TDIU rating. The Board found that his PTSD alone prevents him from obtaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an increased rating beyond 50 percent, and denied entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current PTSD is likely due to an in-service automobile accident, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD effective January 11, 2007. The veteran's symptoms prior to this date were characterized by occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD has been withdrawn, and the claim is dismissed.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and hypertension, with the latter claimed as secondary to PTSD. The case is being remanded due to incomplete information regarding in-service stressors and a need for further examination.

The veteran's claims for dental trauma, rosacea, adult acne, chloracne, and pleomorphic adenoma as a result of herbicide exposure were all granted. Service connection was established for residuals of dental trauma to tooth number 8 due to in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to service, and thus cannot establish service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection of PTSD, as supported by medical evidence and consistent with combat experience.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depression and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence without a waiver, and for further evaluation of his post-traumatic stress disorder.

The VA granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective June 25, 2004. The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at this time.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has not provided evidence that his conditions prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his military service and denied the claim for service connection.