PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA has denied an initial rating higher than 50 percent for service-connected PTSD, as the symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, a skin disorder, and asbestosis. The evidence did not support these claims based on current medical findings or lack of in-service disease or injury.

The Board has determined that the service-connected PTSD contributed to the cause of the veteran's death, and thus grants the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him permanently bedridden or unable to care for himself without regular assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right rotator cuff injury claim was not granted, while the PTSD claim resulted in a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and entitlement to special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, finding that new evidence did not sufficiently verify his reported stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the erectile dysfunction claim. The PTSD claim was also denied as there is no credible evidence of a diagnosed condition.

The Board has decided that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD is pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including verifying the veteran's claimed TAD and arranging for a psychiatric examination.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD, currently rated at 30 percent, does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating. The evidence showed moderate impairment but no additional symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify an in-service stressor and conduct a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to the absence of a clear diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The veteran's initial 50% evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and consideration of a recent psychiatric examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and evaluated the veteran's lumbar kyphoscoliosis, paravertebral fibromyositis, and bilateral hearing loss disability.,PTSD was not found to be incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a reported in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the veteran's PTSD is service-connected. The case will be remanded for a VA psychiatric examination and review of the claims file.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective August 1, 2001. The claim for TDIU is moot as the veteran has retired and is no longer seeking employment.