PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA 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 found no evidence of in-service stressors and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The VA has granted a 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD, finding it causes significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link between any in-service stressor and their conditions.

The Board finds that the veteran's bilateral foot fungus, vision loss, PTSD, and back disorder were not incurred during active military service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and granted it. The status on the issue of entitlement to service connection for Hypertension is unknown.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claim can be adjudicated on its merits. The case will be remanded for additional evidence and possible VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of a gunshot wound to the face and mouth or right hand attributable to military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision. The case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or any other chronic acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence, but denied the claim on the merits.

The Board has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to take all necessary steps to obtain a citation associated with the veteran's Combat Action Ribbon and to schedule him for a VA skin examination during his reported active season. The appeal will be remanded for further action.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was denied, and the issues regarding hair loss, lipomatas, bronchitis, and prostatic hypertrophy were also denied as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 50% prior to September 27, 2004, for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder with secondary alcohol abuse. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran was exposed to a stressor during his military service. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of Hodgkin's disease is remanded due to incomplete development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for verification of alleged stressor events in service. The RO must verify any verified stressors and arrange for a VA psychiatric examination if necessary.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence, but it remains to be determined if the veteran meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and remanded the case to obtain additional information regarding the veteran's reported stressor event. The issues of service connection for adjustment disorder or reaction, anxiety disorder, and depression are also being remanded.