PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is not related to his military service, as there was no credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified stressor event or incident of his period of service, including while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The veteran could not provide detailed information about the stressors associated with his PTSD.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of an in-service stressor, and thus, his diagnosis of PTSD is not related to his military service.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD and denied the claim for a higher initial evaluation for IBS.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD remains pending and the RO has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and insufficient supporting medical evidence to establish a current diagnosis.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain additional medical records and then readjudicate your claim of reopening a service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder. The case will be returned to the Board if further action is needed.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current psychiatric disability related to his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence and need for additional examination. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD remains pending.

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates for the increased rating and TDIU, finding that the veteran's PTSD did not warrant an earlier effective date prior to February 19, 1997.

The Board found no credible evidence of the veteran's claimed PTSD stressors and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD. The RO is instructed to verify the occurrence of a personal assault and rocket/mortar attacks during service, as well as confirm stressors related to these events.

The Board denied the claim for an effective date prior to February 4, 1999 for the award of service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence showing the condition was present before that date.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on new evidence provided by the veteran.

The appellant's claim for service connection and eligibility for VA medical care was denied as his psychiatric conditions are not related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, were all denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is associated with his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.