PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for further examination.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to a lack of recent VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and PTSD. The veteran's current diagnoses of psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, were not established by the evidence.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and service personnel records, verifying stressors, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and ensuring all pertinent evidence is considered.

The veteran's mechanical low back pain resulted in characteristic pain on motion, but no limitation of motion or muscle spasm. The depression with fatigue did not cause occupational and social impairment.,PTSD was withdrawn by the veteran.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and service connection under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied as his cardiovascular disability was not proximately caused or aggravated by VA care, nor was it due to a foreseeable event.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms have been severe and have resulted in total social and occupational impairment since November 6, 2003. He is currently rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent for his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent initial rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as the VA examiner found that at least part of his psychiatric impairment was related to service. The diagnosis of PTSD is accepted based on supportive lay statements and medical opinions.

The veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 70 percent effective December 11, 2000.,For diabetes mellitus, the claim is pending and no effective date has been assigned yet.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from July 3, 2001 to April 29, 2003 and increased to 50 percent as of April 30, 2003.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The issue of service connection for depression is also raised by the record and must be considered as part of this appeal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a heart disorder, and calluses on her feet. The appeals are all denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for both PTSD and Hepatitis C claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the onset of each condition and their relationship to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and possibly a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating of PTSD was granted, with the current rating of 50 percent. The issue of secondary service connection for hypertension remains pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying stressors and obtaining a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for varicose veins, leaving no unresolved issues.