PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that she does not currently have a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that an evaluation in excess of this rating is denied.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is productive of severe social and industrial impairment, with occupational and social impairment that more nearly approximates deficiencies in most areas and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. The Board finds the schedular criteria for a 70 percent rating are met.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to errors in previous decisions regarding verification of service stressors and consideration of relevant legal precedents.

The VA has increased the veteran's initial rating for PTSD with alcohol and drug abuse from 30 percent to 50 percent, effective May 12, 1995.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, but denied the claim for an increased rating. The veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records, including VA hospital records. A new examination is required to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and its impact on his employability.

The veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including PTSD, diabetes, and various musculoskeletal conditions. The RO is instructed to issue a statement of the case for these claims and afford the veteran an opportunity to perfect his appeals.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete information and the need for a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions were incurred during military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verified in-service stressors. The issue of whether other psychiatric disorders are related to service remains pending.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD for the period commencing on May 14, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and tendon laceration of the left hand, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability evaluations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development of his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 30 percent and effective date set at February 4, 2005.

The Board finds that the veteran has PTSD related to his combat service in Vietnam and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death, and denied the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to lack of legal merit or entitlement.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was received on January 5, 2004 and service connection was granted effective that date. The TDIU claim was also received on the same day and was granted effective January 5, 2004.,Neither of these claims had an earlier effective date as they were both received after the initial grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a direct result of his service, specifically combat experiences in Korea and Vietnam. The diagnosis was confirmed by medical evidence linking current symptoms to an in-service stressor.