PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD disability picture does not more nearly approximate the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent under the criteria of Diagnostic Code 9411. The RO denied entitlement to higher evaluations for PTSD and hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted an initial disability evaluation of 50 percent for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his active military service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational impairment since February 1, 2000, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's compression fracture at T12-L1, prior to May 29, 1996, and denied a higher initial evaluation for PTSD, prior to October 28, 1999.

For the period prior to December 20, 2000, the veteran's schizophrenia was rated at 10 percent.,For the period from December 20, 2000, the veteran's PTSD and schizophrenia were rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's claim for additional compensation for a child over age 18 was denied as there is no evidence showing that his daughter, M.M.H., pursued a course of instruction at an approved educational institution after she reached the age of 18 and before her 23rd birthday.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claims for PTSD, urethral stricture, and residuals of surgery to the left hand and fingers. The evidence submitted since the previous decisions did not provide new or material evidence.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by her representative before the Board could make a decision.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, but the Board finds that further development is needed to determine if the claimed in-service stressors are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including obtaining more specific details about the veteran's claimed stressors and verifying them.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD, as it does not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient evidence regarding stressors claimed by the veteran. The VBA AMC must attempt to obtain additional service personnel records or other documentation that would support the veteran's accounts of his experiences in Vietnam.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to comply with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding service connection for PTSD and right ear hearing loss.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 30 percent, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions. The veteran's claims for service connection, compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, and non-service connected pension benefits are now before the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify stressors and determine if the veteran meets the criteria for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of total occupational and social impairment during the entire appeal period, warranting a 100 percent schedular evaluation.