PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by suicidal ideations, panic attacks, nightmares, irritability, impaired impulse control, self-isolation, insomnia, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances involving war-related stimuli, and the inability to maintain effective relationships. The Board finds that a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD best captures his current disability picture.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not competent to handle his VA funds due to his mental health conditions and inability to manage basic needs.

The veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 30 percent evaluation effective from February 22, 2002. The RO has not yet determined if the disability warrants an increase beyond this initial rating.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating beyond 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling.,He was granted eligibility for Chapter 35 education assistance and an effective date of May 1, 2001 for the award of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of PTSD, nor any other service-connected disabilities as claimed. The Board finds that the evidence does not support the claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD associated with service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a personal hearing before an RO Decision Review Officer and re-adjudicating the claims on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for a video-conference hearing and further consideration.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for PTSD effective June 5, 2003.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and for a TDIU rating, both effective November 21, 1996. The case was remanded to obtain medical records and readjudicate the claim for an increased rating for bronchitis.

The veteran does not have PTSD that is the result of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for the veteran's PTSD, but found that a higher rating was not warranted.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency, excess absenteeism, and symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, mild memory loss, and a global assessment of function (GAF) score of 65 to 70 representative of some mild symptoms. The criteria for entitlement to a disability evaluation of 30 percent, but no higher, for the veteran's service-connected PTSD have been met.

The VA has remanded the case due to incomplete records and additional development is needed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and an anxiety disorder with phobias and depression. The RO has remanded the case to verify specific stressful events during his military service.

The veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to December 7, 2000, for a 70 percent evaluation of PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. However, due to a lack of verified in-service stressors, the claim cannot be substantiated.