PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma. The Board has determined that a 50 percent rating for PTSD is warranted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent from June 15, 2001 and did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent from November 15, 2005.

The veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50 percent rating from March 1, 1995 to March 18, 1999. The increased rating for dorsal and lumbar back pain remains denied.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic right hip disorder in service or for many years following separation, and concluded that the current right hip condition is not related to service. For PTSD, the Board determined that the disability does not meet criteria warranting an increased rating beyond 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD attributable to a verifiable in-service stressor and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 22, 1989, for the award of a 100 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and dysthymia has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed in-service stressful experiences did not meet the criteria for service connection due to a lack of credible supporting evidence.

The veteran's death was not service-connected, but he had a 100% disability rating for PTSD. The claim is denied as the veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has found that the veteran's PTSD does not more nearly approximate the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation, and thus denies an initial rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and there is no service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD or a back disability. The claims are denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in active service due to insufficient evidence of combat involvement and unverified stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and evaluation of the veteran's PTSD claim due to insufficient information regarding its relationship to service.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to June 11, 2004.,From June 11, 2004, the veteran's PTSD symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a rating higher than 70 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD. The veteran is also being provided with proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling, and his TDIU claim is granted.