PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for acne vulgaris, higher initial rating for PTSD, service connection for sleep apnea, and service connection for IBS as secondary to PTSD. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a prior informal claim before March 26, 2002.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetic retinopathy, and hypertension were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher schedular evaluations.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymia warrants a 50 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's mental impairment is so severe that he is totally disabled and unemployable.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD and dysthymia warrant a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the claim.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD due to alleged in-service sexual assault. The RO denied the claim due to lack of verification of stressor events. The case is being remanded for further development, including providing proper notice and obtaining evidence corroborating significant behavioral changes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records and a VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claim for service connection. The right hand injury issue is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development including obtaining medical records and verifying service stressors. The veteran's claim for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and cerebro-cerebella atrophy leading to dementia, render him in need of regular aid and attendance. His condition is deemed to meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran engaged in combat and his symptoms are related to his military experiences. The issue of a bilateral foot disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent since August 14, 2002.

The veteran's claims for recurrent gastritis, residuals of chest trauma, and PTSD have been granted as they are found to be related to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify his claimed stressors. The RO has attempted verification but did not receive a response from USASCRUR.

The veteran's PTSD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and post-operative total right hip replacement are all rated as they currently stand. The appeals for increased ratings have been denied.

The VA denied an increased disability rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD causes significant occupational and social impairment, preventing him from securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD.