PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants an initial 70 percent evaluation, effective July 1, 2003. The preponderance of evidence shows that his condition is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas including work, family relations, and mood.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist disability, and cervical spine disability due to lack of verified in-service stressors and other supporting evidence.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and granted a 20 percent evaluation for the right knee prior to June 9, 1998. The veteran's claim was reopened on new evidence.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need of aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that she does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation or total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from December 3, 2004. The Board found that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD and a compensable rating for eczematoid dermatitis of the lower extremities, finding that the earliest applicable date was October 18, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and fatty tissue nodules on the back and legs. The claim for a disability due to an undiagnosed illness was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher rating than 50 percent, and his claim for TDIU is also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues, including the need for proper VCAA notice and additional evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced a stressful event during his active service and now has post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of this in-service stressor. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 1, 1993 to October 25, 1994. The Board granted a TDIU effective March 1, 1992.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD or hypertension due to lack of credible supporting evidence regarding in-service stressors and a failure to establish a nexus between current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he has PTSD resulting from those stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no new and material evidence.