PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, and the appeal for other issues is dismissed.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD did not result in social and occupational impairment warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to a verified stressor in service.

The veteran's initial rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was increased from 10 percent to 30 percent, effective December 2001. The veteran is seeking a higher initial rating.

The Board granted a 100 percent schedular evaluation for PTSD effective from November 1, 2003. The veteran's claim was based on the severity of his symptoms and disability since July 22, 1998.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Parkinson's disease, a back disability, and a skin disability. The denial is based on the lack of evidence supporting these conditions as being related to active military service.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently evaluated at a 50 percent disability rating, and the Board found that this level of impairment does not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has found that the case still needs additional development regarding the claimed stressors, which remain unverified. The appeal is being REMANDED again to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the veteran does not have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the St. Louis RO.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) effective September 11, 2001. The rating is based on the increased severity of symptoms since the terrorist attacks in September 2001.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating of his PTSD, currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence showed that while the veteran had significant symptoms such as auditory hallucinations, flashbacks, and nightmares, he maintained a stable social life with family members and continued to work in his job.

The VA denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD, finding no evidence of combat involvement or a diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have PTSD or Depression related to service and denied both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The issue of reopening the claim for service connection for asthma and reactive airway disease was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits, but it is concluded that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his active duty and therefore cannot establish a stressor related to his claimed PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, a right ankle disability, or a left foot and toes disability due to lack of credible supporting evidence for claimed stressors and current diagnoses.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and exposure to herbicides are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining information about in-service stressors and a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his case.