PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to have been present in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, right knee disability, left wrist injury residuals, or memory loss secondary to head trauma related to his period of service. The evidence is insufficient to establish these conditions as being incurred in service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for PTSD, chronic rotator cuff impingement and tendonitis, chronic rotator cuff tear, and post-traumatic degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, as well as dermatophytosis with tinea pedis and tinea manus.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as it is linked to his combat-related stressors. The lower back disability claim will be remanded for additional development.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and his current psychiatric disorder is not causally related to his period of active duty. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to inadequate notice and a need for further development, including verification of stressor events.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current left arm disability and therefore, service connection for residuals of a left arm wound is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to missing VA medical records and to provide proper notice under the VCAA.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not engage in combat with the enemy and there are no verified stressors related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that the veteran may have. The case will be returned for adjudication.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to his death, and therefore burial benefits based on service-connected death are denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current diagnosis.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to May 27, 2004 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (increased rating) while others were denied (initial rating).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient credible supporting evidence to corroborate his claimed in-service stressor of sexual assault.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on a personal assault during active duty is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining evidence from potential sources and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as proper VCAA notice regarding disability ratings and effective dates.

The veteran's PTSD during the period October 26, 1992 through December 12, 1999 was manifested by severe impairment in the ability to obtain or retain employment. The VA determined that a 70 percent evaluation is warranted for this period.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional proceedings due to the need to obtain SSA records and conduct a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board found no competent medical evidence to support the veteran's claim of PTSD, and thus denied her service connection claim.