PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The tinnitus claim has been granted.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric illness, but additional development is needed regarding the underlying merits of the claim.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence that verifies an in-service stressor involving a rocket or mortar attack at his base during Vietnam. The case is remanded to determine if this verified stressor alone is sufficient to establish PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim is denied.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 30, 2001. The rating is based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, impaired memory, and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to her in-service sexual assault and harassment, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service psychiatric disorder or a psychosis within one year after separation from active duty. The VA did not find any current disability related to service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to newly submitted evidence. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that any of the other conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and left CTS. The evidence now before the RO includes diagnoses of PTSD due to sexual assault during service and depression at discharge.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further consideration of all evidence, including new statements from his healthcare providers submitted by him.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a nerves and anxiety disorder, PTSD, an enlarged heart, a stomach condition, and diabetes mellitus type II (DM), including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective June 27, 2000.

The VA denied a higher rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no credible supporting evidence that a claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is being remanded for additional examination and information regarding his employment status. The case will be readjudicated after the requested actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying stressors and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently suffers from PTSD due to verified stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a PTSD diagnosis that comports with the requirements of DSM-IV, and thus service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing evidence, specifically Volume II of the claims folder. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The veteran's participation in combat campaigns provided credible supporting evidence to establish the occurrence of a stressor related to his PTSD.