PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's request for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO has been granted, and his case is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing as soon as possible.

The Board found that the veteran did not have PTSD or pancreatic cancer attributable to service, and thus, denied service connection for cause of death. The appellant's eligibility for dependents' educational assistance under Chapter 35 was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death. The claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death was denied, and eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35 was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, but it is unable to make a determination on whether PTSD was incurred in or aggravated by service due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his father's death certificate and Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and right ear hearing loss, but granted new and material evidence to reopen the left knee disability claim. The veteran's depression is not considered PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an examination and additional development of his claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to appear for a scheduled video conference hearing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's depressive neurosis with PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of claimed in-service stressors and a VA examination to determine if the veteran has post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of service.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 22, 1996, the date his initial claim was received.

The veteran's death was not service-connected, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for plantar warts of the right foot is denied. The issues pertaining to PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this document.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of his claims, particularly regarding his low back disorder.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to February 8, 2005. Effective from that date, the rating for PTSD has been increased to 100 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective September 13, 1999. The claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened and is granted. Service connection for hematuria is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service or exposure to Agent Orange. The skin disorder claim is also denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a psychiatric disability other than PTSD or a low back disability that is related to his military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. However, additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to further appellate consideration.