PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 15, 1989 for service connection of PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence of a formal or informal application for PTSD benefits prior to June 15, 1989.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and for an increased rating for bilateral conjunctivitis. The claim for PTSD was not granted, as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen it. The claim for conjunctivitis resulted in denial of any increase in disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD attributable to events of military service and therefore, denied her claim for service connection.

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation greater than 30 percent for PTSD prior to July 24, 2000 is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the veteran's claimed PTSD is not service-connected as his in-service stressors have not been verified and he did not engage in combat with an enemy.

The veteran's claim for a 100% disability rating for PTSD is granted, effective from February 8, 2001.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence of the veteran's claimed in-service stressor, and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, which is the maximum available under the Rating Schedule.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reviewed based on new evidence provided by USASCRUR, verification of stressors from his military service, and a VA examination.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment.

The VA has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from February 1, 2004.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which is related to in-service combat exposure. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The veteran's claim for a temporary total rating based on residential treatment at COPIN House from July 14, 1992 to September 1992 was denied as the clinical records did not establish that his treatment met the criteria for hospitalization under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further verification of service stressors. The veteran's claim will be reviewed after additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and the need for further verification of stressor events. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, but granted service connection for PTSD. The decision also denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent disability rating.