PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, and therefore cannot establish service connection for PTSD or anxiety disorder.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 26, 1996. Since June 30, 1999, the symptoms have warranted a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence to show the veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred, and thus denied her claims for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, finding that he is not entitled to an earlier effective date for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the VA has determined that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted based on his symptoms of depression, anxiety, and attention/concentration problems.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected PTSD and skin condition, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim based on lack of verified in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and missing records, including verification of a claimed stressor and private psychiatric evaluations. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board found that new and material evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disorder, or PTSD. The decision is mixed as it granted some issues (PTSD) but denied others.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his combat-related stressors sustained in service, and granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to provide VCAA notice and obtain certain records. The veteran's PTSD and alcohol abuse claims are still pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 10, 2003 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD service connection is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, the highest available rating under VA's rating schedule.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD were denied. The VA determined that the veteran's current hepatitis C was not present in service and is not etiologically related to his service, while his PTSD did result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied his claims for an increased rating and a TDIU based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further medical evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of a personal assault during service and concluding that his current psychiatric conditions are not related to any in-service stressor.