PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no evidence of combat involvement and the claimed stressors are not supported by credible supporting documentation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from February 24, 2001 to November 7, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD based on in-service stressors and his Hepatitis C is not related to service. The claims for both conditions are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new VA treatment records being added to the record.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records, as well as correction of VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify stressors and determine if service connection can be established for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.,Chloracne was not found to be incurred in or aggravated by service.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's service connection for PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered after further examination and verification of stressor events.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and determined that new evidence received since May 1992 is sufficient to reopen the claim. The appellant's statements regarding in-service stressors are considered, but no combat involvement was verified by USASCRUR. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service and VA medical records, as well as conducting examinations to determine if PTSD and cardiovascular disease are related to service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The VA has provided adequate notice and assistance in this case.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending. The validity of the overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits is established.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The preponderance of the evidence shows that his symptoms more closely approximated a 50 percent rating than for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including verification of stressor events in service and a psychiatric evaluation to determine if any current psychiatric disability is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors during service, and further development is needed to verify these events.