PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no credible evidence that the claimed in-service stressful experience occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a right knee condition or PTSD as a result of his service and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a disability manifested by hypertension or heart disease. The veteran's PTSD claim was remanded for further development and review, as the in-service stressors need to be verified. The glaucoma and early cataracts claims are related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since May 27, 2004. The symptoms include depression, anger, irritability, intrusive memories and dreams, restricted affect, and impairment in concentration and memory which have affected his social and occupational functioning.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder and granted increased ratings for PTSD and headaches, but denied the request to reopen the claim for service connection of a back disorder. The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and her headaches are rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board denied an increased rating. The issue of furunculosis of the buttocks remains unresolved.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining records related to his PTSD and any disability retirement application from the post office. He should also be provided notice in compliance with Dingess/Hartman v. Nicholson.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since November 18, 1998 and was increased to 70 percent effective August 12, 2004.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which is required when entitlement cannot be established without such an examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), finding that his current psychiatric disability is not related to his service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 18, 1998 for a rating in excess of 10 percent for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and thus could not establish service connection for PTSD based on a stressor related to combat training. The claim was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective January 2, 2001.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service stressor and that the presumed onset within one year of discharge from service could not be substantiated.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.