PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted since the November 1995 decision.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify his unit of assignment during service and to obtain medical opinions regarding the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and providing a VA PTSD examination if any are confirmed.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have post-traumatic stress disorder and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and for increased ratings for other conditions, finding that there was no verified stressor event in service and that a preponderance of the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, fungal infection of the skin, respiratory disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (post-traumatic stress disorder), memory loss, and chronic respiratory disorder. The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome was granted service connection with a noncompensable evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis and an increased evaluation for PTSD were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence of laryngitis, tonsillitis, or a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) related to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions are denied.

The veteran's depression with anxiety and PTSD were not found to warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 13, 2004. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the evidence did not show that he was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 13, 2004.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to February 19, 1998 for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease is not warranted.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of VA outpatient records and for a current psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claim, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The veteran is also asked to provide details about his alleged PTSD stressors and for JSRRC to verify these stressors.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied in August 2001. The RO found that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim. His other service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The VA has granted a 70% rating for PTSD effective October 20, 2004. Prior to that date, the veteran was rated at 50%. The increased rating is based on worsening symptoms of PTSD.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for PTSD and right knee disorder, but further development is needed to obtain recent medical records from VA facilities. The veteran should be asked to provide more detailed statements of his stressors related to PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of competent medical evidence linking her current mental health issues to any incident in service. The claims for asthma and microadenoma of the pituitary are pending as VA examinations are required.