PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective February 7, 2003. The VA Board found that the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and occasional panic attacks warrant this rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a comprehensive VA psychiatric examination and determining the identity of any verified stressor events in service.

The veteran's appeal was denied for payment of inpatient medical treatment provided by St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center from October 2, 2003 to October 3, 2003 due to lack of evidence showing the need for transfer to a VA facility.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms reflect no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence verifying his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and an increased disability rating for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence supporting these claims.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no credible evidence of the claimed in-service stressors, and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, while causing some impairment in work efficiency and social functioning, does not warrant an evaluation higher than 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VCAA notice and need for further medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding no current diagnosis and noting that there is no evidence of a recognized stressor related to military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including securing treatment records and arranging a psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD must be remanded due to his request for a video conference hearing and submission of new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence of a traumatic event during his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder and service connection for hypertension with heart disease as secondary to PTSD. The veteran was also denied a total rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and obtain a unit history from the U.S. Army and Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC).

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depression, finding that the veteran's symptoms are primarily manifested by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and sleep impairment without near continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently.

The veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Board has determined that further medical opinion is needed to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric condition.