PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination and clarification of treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board found that the veteran's bipolar disorder did not originate during his active military service and denied the claim for service connection. The issue of PTSD is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting diagnoses of PTSD and a need for further development, including obtaining records from the Lougaris VA Medical Center and asking the veteran to provide additional information.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder associated with PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent since February 23, 2001.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims. The RO will schedule a hearing, issue statements of the case on certain issues, and return the case to the Board after these actions.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred in service, and his PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent. The claims are granted.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is shown to be productive of a disability picture that more nearly approximates the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation, but not higher. The Board has granted an increased rating of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a right knee disability, and a back disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and chronic liver disease secondary to Hepatitis C. The veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD during or after service. Tinnitus is not related to service. Chronic liver disease is more likely due to the veteran's history of intravenous drug use.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss at a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence to establish PTSD, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The issue of hepatitis C remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has granted a 50 percent rating based on his symptoms of reduced reliability and productivity at work, flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, and impaired judgment when angry.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD, which was previously granted service connection for in April 2005, warrants a disability rating of 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher 70 percent rating is warranted based on significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorder, are not service-connected but have been caused by negligence on the part of VA caregivers during surgical treatment for his nonservice-connected facial palsy. The veteran is granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently manifested and granted service connection for this condition.