PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and thus no basis to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the veteran's disability rating from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective July 1, 2002, to January 30, 2003, was not warranted and restored her original 70 percent rating for her psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active service and was incurred therein, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of PTSD was also addressed, but as it pertained to a different RO (Cleveland, Ohio), it was remanded.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only. The veteran also does not qualify for special monthly compensation at a rate in excess of that authorized by 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(l).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including the submission of any outstanding VA medical records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for verification of a claimed in-service stressor and further examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. However, it was determined that there is no evidence of an in-service stressor and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder but denied service connection for PTSD. The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability evaluation for pension purposes is remanded due to the failure of the RO to provide proper notice.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of PTSD should be February 16, 2001, based on the veteran's treatment at VA medical center. The claim was granted and an increased evaluation is also being considered.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines. The evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD attributable to service.

The Board finds that the veteran's PTSD with psychosis is due to his service-connected combat experiences, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of additional evidence, including a VCAA notice addressing PTSD claims.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and his scar of the right cheek and right temporal area is rated at 10 percent. The combined rating does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.,Service connection for COPD was denied due to lack of in-service manifestations and current findings are not related to service.

The Board determined that the effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD should be July 29, 1994.

The Board has determined that the veteran engaged in combat with the enemy and his statements regarding stressors are credible. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.