PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's alcohol dependence is not shown to be related to her service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that the veteran's alcoholism is not the proximate result of any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and hepatitis C do not warrant higher disability ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to December 19, 1995 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU by reason of service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in verifying the veteran's claimed stressors and the need for further examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral wrist and hip disabilities, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo with dizziness and nausea, and severe headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis or finding of these conditions.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20% and PTSD at 50%. The Board has determined that a higher rating of 40% for both conditions is warranted.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD, finding that it was not factually ascertainable prior to October 30, 2003 that the veteran's PTSD warranted such a rating.

The VA has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective March 1, 2004. The veteran's symptoms have been severe enough to warrant this higher rating since that date.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 11, 1999 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and a rating of 50 percent for PTSD. The veteran's claim is pending on appeal regarding his initial rating.

The veteran's claims for asthma, PTSD, and depression are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notification and additional development of evidence.

The Board found that the evidence does not show a current diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not warrant a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for pulled muscles in the left leg and an increased rating for PTSD. The case has been remanded due to scheduling a travel Board hearing.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's spouse seeks Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, but the Board finds that she is not eligible for benefits beyond September 20, 2000 due to the expiration of her eligibility period. The claim is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance due to his condition.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 20 percent rating for the right ankle disability.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and hypertension was not found to be service-connected. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain VA medical records and ascertain if a VA mental disorders examination is necessary for the veteran's PTSD claim. For the acoustic neuroma claim, the RO must research the veteran's account of radiation exposure in service.