PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of a personal assault in-service and thus no valid stressor to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, and thus denied his claim for an increased evaluation. The TDIU claim was also denied as the evidence did not show that the veteran is unemployable due to service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of bronchitis, and acid reflux disease were denied as there is no diagnosed condition related to his military service or the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to a verified in-service sexual assault and has granted service connection for this condition.

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

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the veteran's service-connected PTSD and his cardiovascular disease.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, as manifested by depression, impaired concentration, anxiety, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, sleep impairment, mild memory problems, and moderate social and occupational impairment, warrants a 30 percent evaluation.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including providing notice and attempting to corroborate the veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, thus denying the appeal.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board has determined that his disability does not warrant a TDIU due to its impact on his employment.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares associated with combat-related traumatic events during service as well as current events. This results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to May 12, 2004 and increased to 70 percent since that date. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent from January 15, 1998 to March 26, 2000 and then increased to 30 percent beginning March 27, 2000. The Board found that the disability did not warrant a higher rating during either period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his claimed in-service stressors were not corroborated by evidence and thus did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence linking any acquired psychiatric disability to his service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since July 1, 2005. The RO granted a higher rating based on new evidence obtained in July 2005.

The Board found that the veteran did not have combat duty and there was no verified in-service stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hip disability, including trochanteric bursitis and degenerative changes, is secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.,Regarding PTSD, the evidence does not support a finding of in-service stressors as the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy.