PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 20, 2002. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the date of receipt of his service connection claim, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD is a result of an in-service stressor, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a skin disorder, finding no evidence of an in-service stressor or exposure to Agent Orange that would support these claims.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from November 24, 1998 through September 25, 2003. The claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating is denied.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective from March 5, 2002. The Board found that the symptoms of PTSD met the criteria for a 70% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted an increased disability evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD, effective January 23, 2004. The veteran's symptoms include labile affect, nightmares, exaggerated startle response, hypervigilance, cognitive impairments in memory, impaired judgment and impulse control resulting in physical episodes, disturbances of motivation and mood resulting in a state of agitated depression, suicidal ideation, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances.

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

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and conflicting evidence about his exposure to combat noise during service. A new examination is needed to address these matters.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records and associated medical records.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to October 4, 2002, and the Board found that this rating adequately reflected his disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his disability did not meet the criteria for such an increase.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which he claims is related to witnessing stabbings and a car accident during his military service. The VA has been instructed to attempt to obtain the veteran's private treatment records and verify any stressors that occurred during his service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol abuse, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, coronary artery disease, numbness of the hands and feet, blurred vision, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, which is currently rated at 30 percent.