PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a new Travel Board hearing and clarifying the choice of representation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for wounds to the tongue, lip, and roof of the mouth was previously denied in January 1957. New evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening this claim.,Service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no diagnosis or credible evidence linking it to service.

The Board finds that the veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and credible supporting evidence in the record that the claimed in-service stressors occurred. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD and TDIU, finding that the earliest date of claim was November 25, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and detached retina of the left eye, finding that there was no established in-service stressor for PTSD and that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of detached retina.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms were not severe enough to warrant such a higher rating.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating, as it does not demonstrate severe social and industrial impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or nearly approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation, and thus denies an increased rating.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining records of his hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment, as well as records of his ongoing psychiatric care. The RO must also arrange for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD and determine its likely etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the appellant has PTSD and whether it is related to service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU prior to January 28, 2000. The RO found that he became totally and permanently disabled on this date as his combined disability rating reached 80 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Hepatitis C, and a skin disorder. The issues remain pending as part of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is being remanded to further address the issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence showing a recent diagnosis of PTSD. The veteran needs an additional examination to determine if his diagnosed PTSD is related to a verified stressor event.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for schizophrenia, but denied the PTSD claim due to lack of credible supporting evidence.

The Board has remanded the veteran's PTSD and TDIU claims for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the veteran for a comprehensive psychiatric and orthopedic examination.