PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include post-traumatic stress disorder and bilateral femoral artery occlusion, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's service dates and obtain his military records, as well as to confirm or refute any administrative discharge due to mental health issues. The VA will also need to review the claims file for a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection of sinus disability, skin disability, sleep apnea, glaucoma, and mitral regurgitation (heart disease) were denied. The veteran's PTSD was evaluated at 50% disabling.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining information about alleged stressors and verifying them.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Depressive Disorder, finding that there was no verified stressor for PTSD and insufficient evidence linking the current depressive disorder to service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to March 25, 2003 and denied for a higher rating. From March 25, 2003, the claim remains denied.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial 30 percent disability rating, effective January 7, 2003. The veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as interrupted sleep, occasional nightmares, irritability, intermittent flashbacks, anxious mood, depression, and some impairment in concentration.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to his service in Vietnam, specifically exposure to incoming enemy fire. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to incomplete verification of stressors and the need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder based on a verified in-service sexual assault.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for PTSD, and denied service connection.,There is no current evidence of residuals of an injury to the legs. The VA examiner stated that there was no evidence of ongoing problems with shin splints or residual knee issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues regarding service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The veteran's allegation of exposure to combat and stressors is considered, but not corroborated by VA records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The case is now remanded for further development, including verifying stressors and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's PTSD is currently productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that the benefit of doubt has been given to the veteran, and an evaluation of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD has been met.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD is being remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the veteran is currently diagnosed with PTSD and his diagnosis is based in part on corroborated stressors related to his service. Therefore, the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his claims for service connection for PTSD and foot fungus were both granted. The decision also noted that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating due to his hearing loss.

The Board has determined that an examination is necessary to determine the current severity of the veteran's PTSD, and remands the case for this purpose. The claim will be reconsidered after the examination.