PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced sexual trauma in service, which resulted in PTSD. As a result, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The VA determined that the veteran's vocational goal is not reasonably feasible due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from successfully pursuing a program of higher education and employment.

The veteran's sole service-connected disability, PTSD, rated as 100 percent disabling, does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to his inability to leave his home and receive necessary medical treatment.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further examination is needed to determine if PTSD was incurred in service.

The veteran's service in Vietnam, including minesweeping operations, has been verified. The Board finds that the veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 1, 2004.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD and denied the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for a heart condition. The veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and suspiciousness without more severe manifestations.

The VA granted a 30 percent evaluation for the residuals of cold injury to both feet, effective October 4, 2004. The veteran's claim for PTSD was not granted.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran's anxiety disorder with PTSD causes occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for TDIU was granted effective September 28, 1998, as he met the schedular criteria for a combined rating of 70% due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor for PTSD, and therefore the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which was denied in the initial decision. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and re-adjudicate the claim.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective August 22, 1995. He is also entitled to a temporary 100 percent rating based on hospitalization for PTSD from September 11, 1995, to January 31, 1996.

The VA determined that the appellant does not have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of active military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the current appeal for service connection of PTSD. The RO must attempt to verify any claimed but unverified stressors and conduct a VA examination if a verified stressor is found.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, thus denying the benefit sought.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging comprehensive examinations for his PTSD, hemorrhoids, anal pruritus, and service-connected conditions.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the claim for a higher evaluation has been denied.,The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD effective November 7, 2000.