PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder warrants a rating of 70 percent, but no more, with consideration given to its severity and impact on daily life.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The issue was remanded multiple times due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's initial rating for PTSD was increased from 10 percent to 30 percent, but the appeal is about a higher initial rating rather than service connection.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the appellant's service connection for PTSD was denied due to his discharge being under dishonorable conditions, which barred him from receiving VA benefits. The decisions of July 22, 1970, and September 14, 1981, were not reversed or revised on the basis of CUE.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence of a diagnosis and no aggravation or exacerbation of an existing condition.

The Board denied a request for an effective date prior to March 12, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The earliest medical evidence of PTSD is dated in March 2001.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD have been granted, with the PTSD receiving a higher initial rating of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and onychomycosis and dermatophytosis of the hands and feet with excision of toenails, as well as his claim for TDIU. The current disability ratings are 50% for PTSD and 30% for the skin condition.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD, effective from January 25, 2001.

The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for the service-connected PTSD, effective from the date of the grant of service connection.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather a request for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the veteran's neck condition and PTSD.

The VA has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from August 7, 2002.

The veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and a higher initial disability evaluation for his cervical spine condition. The Board finds that neither claim is warranted based on the evidence presented.

The Board found that the veteran does not have degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine attributable to his period of military service and denied service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is part of the overall appeal.