PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted an effective date of April 29, 1999 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, low back disability, and right leg disability were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is causally related to his period of active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that further development is required for the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder or PTSD, is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that suggests an in-service stressor.

The veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating since November 27, 2002.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The claims will be returned to the Board once this is done.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for more recent objective clinical findings and a GAF score, as well as clarification of whether other diagnosed conditions are dissociated from or part of the PTSD.

The Board has restored the veteran's 70% disability rating for service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA mental disorders examination and verifying any claimed in-service stressors. The veteran is to be provided with adequate notice of the date and place of any requested examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are all service-connected. The initial noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was denied.

The veteran's PTSD claim was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the stressors are not verified. The bilateral ankle disability claim was also denied due to lack of verification of claimed stressors.

From November 8, 1999 to August 18, 2004, the veteran's PTSD symptoms warranted a 50 percent evaluation.,Since August 19, 2004, his PTSD has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity as to preclude all forms of gainful employment, and the Board grants TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II. The veteran did not have a verified in-service stressor or exposure to herbicides during his service in Korea. His diabetes was not shown to be related to service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. He is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on his housebound status.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to a stressful event in service and grants the claim for service connection.