PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has denied all the veteran's claims for service connection, finding no current diagnoses or evidence of chronic conditions related to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining all relevant medical records and a VA psychiatric examination. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him permanently bedridden or housebound, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation.

The Board found that the veteran's genitourinary disorder manifested by sterility was not incurred or aggravated in service. The claims for depression and PTSD were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The veteran's PTSD claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current level of impairment due to PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible rating of 100 percent, indicating that his symptoms are so severe that they render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment. The veteran's headaches are also considered a symptom of his PTSD and warrant a separate noncompensable rating.

The Board granted an increased evaluation to 70 percent for service-connected PTSD prior to January 24, 2002. The effective date of the award was not addressed as it is a matter of law and not subject to assignment based on evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD. The case will be returned to the RO for any action deemed appropriate.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in significant social and occupational impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms have been severe and prevented substantially gainful employment since January 1, 1996. The Board has granted a 100 percent schedular evaluation for PTSD retroactive to that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and there is credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VCAA-compliant notice and the veteran's request for additional information or evidence.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the veteran currently suffers from PTSD resulting from in-service stressors, including exposure to rocket and mortar fire in Vietnam. The case is remanded for this purpose.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including a determination of the impact her psychiatric disability has had on her ability to work versus the impact from organic disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board hearing at the Waco, Texas Regional Office.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, and Agent Orange exposure. The claim of service connection for TDIU was deferred pending completion of development.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder and did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and dyshidrotic eczema was denied as there is no verified supporting evidence of the claimed stressors, and the skin condition was not linked to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, which became service-connected on January 23, 2001, is currently productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. This level of disability warrants a 70 percent rating.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, which is now corroborated by a statement from her OB/GYN stating she had a miscarriage during service. The Board finds the claim should be remanded to allow for a VA examination to determine if the current PTSD is related to the alleged in-service stressor of a miscarriage.