PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not impair his ability to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment. The Board finds that he is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 29, 2001. Beginning November 18, 2005, the disability is rated at 100 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during military service. The stressor allegations were insufficient to establish a valid claim.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors, including a tank accident and a suicide attempt. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered after this information is obtained.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of an inservice stressor.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that no application to reopen the previously denied claim was received until February 18, 1994.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently suffer from PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that neither the veteran's service-connected PTSD nor his cold injury residuals of the lower extremities significantly contributed to his death. The cause of death was listed as cardiopulmonary arrest due to renal failure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The RO provided VA compensation examination in June 1999 which concluded that the veteran did not serve in combat and found his reported stressors were exaggerated.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered after all requested development has been completed.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, as there is a current diagnosis of PTSD and a link between his combat experiences in Vietnam and his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's in-service stressors and a need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to incomplete records and to ensure all pertinent data are of record.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verified stressor, and thus, the criteria for service connection were not met.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and award of a total rating for PTSD, as this issue was previously decided by a final Board decision.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence does not warrant higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a left shoulder condition as there is no medical evidence of current disability or in-service stressor.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to report for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and thus denied service connection for PTSD. The veteran's pension benefits claim was also denied as he did not meet the threshold requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension based on individual unemployability.