PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD causes significant occupational and social impairment, but does not result in total occupational and social impairment. The claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed in-service stressors have not been verified, and therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be established.

The Board found that the evidence does not show occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD symptoms, thus denying a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated as 100 percent disabling both prior to and since March 30, 1999.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective September 30, 2004. The veteran's PTSD is currently productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the veteran's active military service and his current psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to incomplete records and a need for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

For the period from March 24, 1997 to October 3, 2001, the veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Since October 4, 2001, the veteran's PTSD has been manifested by total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and correction of VCAA notice.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the service-connected PTSD, which is more than the initial 30 percent rating assigned in August 2002. The veteran's disability picture shows occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including verifying stressors and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD will be adjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be granted for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The veteran's claim is inextricably intertwined with his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depression, and psychosis. The RO is to contact the veteran to provide additional details about her in-service stressors and request records from the JSRRC.

The Board finds that the veteran's PTSD is attributable to his military service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and PTSD, finding that his preexisting psychiatric disorder was not aggravated by military service.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 1, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and major depression, leading to a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in December 1993, but the RO granted it with a 50% disability rating effective August 8, 1995. The veteran is now seeking an increased rating and earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding a diagnosis of PTSD and unverified stressor events in service.