PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or Schizophrenia and that these conditions are not related to her service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for both conditions were denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, tension headaches, cervical and lumbar strains, toenail fungus, neuropathy, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a finger disability, were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for PTSD and secondary service connection for a heart disorder as related to pulmonary tuberculosis. The appellant's assertions were not supported by medical evidence, and there was no diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted from January 30, 2002.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD due to submission of new evidence, but further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination and clarification of GAF scores.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support a finding that the claimed stressors occurred during service or were related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for initial review of new evidence submitted by the appellant and further development, including obtaining relevant VA medical records and verifying a claimed sexual assault in service. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The VA denied the claim of service connection for PTSD due to lack of verified stressor event and failure to meet all criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has restored the veteran's 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective from December 1, 2003. The appeals for higher ratings and TDIU are denied.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and increased the initial rating for distal nerve damage of the right hand to 30 percent effective August 17, 2004. The veteran's appeal regarding other issues is pending.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to April 21, 2004. Effective from April 21, 2004, the rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by a total occupational and social impairment, warranting an increased rating to 100 percent.

The veteran seeks an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD. The Board has determined that additional records are needed to properly adjudicate the claim.