PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was not supported by evidence of a verified in-service stressor, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and denied his claims for service connection for right ankle and knee disorders. The claim to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for residuals of injuries of the head and neck is also granted.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted as he has a verified combat stressor and the diagnosis was made based on that service stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, cannot be granted as there is no credible evidence of a verified in-service stressor or any current diagnosed psychiatric disability related to service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to a failure to comply with the duty to assist in obtaining records from the United States Department of State.

The Board found that the veteran abandoned his February 1988 claim for service connection due to failure to respond to requests for evidence and failure to report for a VA psychiatric examination. The effective date of November 23, 2001 was granted based on this finding.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and the reopening of a claim for back disability. The heart disorder and tuberculosis claims were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD, finding that a higher rating was not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and providing a VA psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD is present.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have post-traumatic stress disorder attributable to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 50 percent for the veteran's PTSD, which is currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence shows that the veteran's PTSD manifests with symptoms such as blunted affect, disturbances in motivation and mood, unprovoked irritability, difficulty establishing work relationships, and occasional periods of violence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and noting a schizoid personality disorder instead. The stressor related to handling dead bodies during service was not corroborated by evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and GERD, finding that the veteran's best diagnosis is a generalized anxiety disorder with depression. The veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service or any incident therein.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current PTSD is of service origin and grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, CAD, and onychomycosis and tinea pedis was granted with an initial disability rating of 30 percent effective August 9, 2004. The effective date for the grant of secondary service connection for onychomycosis and tinea pedis is March 30, 2001.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board has granted this increased rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need to verify a claimed in-service stressor involving sniper fire. The case will be returned to the Board after verification attempts.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested withdrawal of the appeal.