PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for COPD due to Agent Orange exposure was denied. Service connection for PTSD, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, and residuals of fractures in both legs were granted with initial ratings of 30%, 10%, 10%, and noncompensable respectively.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating, effective from the original date of service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim of service connection for PTSD. The issue of entitlement to a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability is remanded.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not demonstrate more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat exposure during military service in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to insufficient competent medical evidence. A VA examination is needed to determine if the veteran meets the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied. The low back disorder was also found to be unrelated to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of his initial grant of service connection in March 1999.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural and evidentiary issues, including failure to provide proper notification regarding evidence from sources other than service records for an in-service personal assault. Additional development is needed to obtain records from Morgan County, Tennessee.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and he is granted a combined evaluation of 60 percent for pension purposes due to his nonservice-connected disabilities. His PTSD is rated as direct service connection, while the other conditions are assigned separate ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current major depressive disorder and PTSD are related to her experiences as an operating room specialist during service, resulting in a grant of service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for PTSD, finding that his disability warrants no more than a 30 percent rating since February 28, 2001. The issue of entitlement to an increased initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for TDIU. The claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and the need for further examination regarding PTSD and hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims, including verifying his alleged stressors and obtaining medical opinions regarding PTSD, diabetes mellitus Type II, and service connection.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his case.

The veteran's request for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to his inability to attend the scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information about the veteran's alleged stressors during service, and requests that additional records be obtained from various sources.