PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot problem with severe hammertoes and multiple callous formation, as well as her claim for PTSD. The decision found that new evidence did not reopen the previously denied claim of a bilateral foot disorder, and also determined that there was no credible supporting evidence to substantiate the appellant's claimed in-service stressor of rape.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it without prejudice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his service in Vietnam and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that this rating adequately reflects his current level of impairment.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for PTSD, residuals of bilateral arm fractures, dermatologic condition including hair loss, and right knee disability.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total social and occupational impairment since the date of his claim on January 18, 2001. The Board granted a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and current conditions of dyshidrotic dermatitis of the hands and acne vulgaris are all granted. However, his right ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms have remained relatively unchanged and do not warrant an increased rating.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased evaluation were denied. The Board found that no earlier effective date could be assigned due to lack of factual ascertainability, and the claim for a higher initial evaluation was not supported by evidence showing at least one major seizure in the last six months or two in the last year.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis of the right shoulder and a 100% rating for PTSD prior to April 22, 2002.

The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or severe impairment in the right wrist, and thus denied a higher evaluation for right forearm tendonitis. The claim for PTSD was also denied as there is no indication that it has presented such an unusual disability picture requiring an extraschedular evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 21, 2000 for service connection granted for PTSD. The appeal is based on interpretation of VA regulations and no new evidence was submitted.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a request for information from the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records related to PTSD and diabetes. The veteran's claim for reopening of his PTSD claim is also being considered.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was incurred in active military service and granted his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD from July 14, 1995 to September 25, 1997. The case is now remanded for proper implementation of this rating and additional development.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression with psychotic features, effective October 20, 2004.