PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 5, 2001 for the grant of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining verification of inservice stressors and VA/VA examination for PTSD. Service connection will be considered on a secondary basis as his conditions are linked to his service-connected back injury.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure was denied. His claim for an increased evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder remains pending.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the denial of service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not confirm the veteran's reported stressor.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 50 percent effective from March 5, 2004. The VA has determined that the disability significantly impacts his occupational and social functioning.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his reported stressors occurred during active duty in Vietnam. The earlier effective date issue for additional pension benefits for the veteran's children is referred back to the RO for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Board has established service connection for PTSD based on credible supporting evidence of the veteran's in-service stressors, including sexual harassment and assault.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, coronary artery disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for additional evidence collection and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and cold injury residuals of both feet, do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his condition, as there are indications that it has worsened since the last evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and schizophrenia, finding no competent evidence linking the current condition to active duty. The claim of a back disability was also denied as there is no competent evidence showing it began during or due to active duty.,There is no credible evidence linking either the diagnosed psychiatric disorder or the back disability to service.

The Board found no evidence of a left ankle disability or PTSD related to service. The veteran's claim for Agent Orange exposure was not substantiated.

The veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and the claim is granted.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied. The claim is now granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which was previously denied in July 1999. The appellant's claims file was reviewed, and he reported experiencing traumatic events during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and needs further medical opinions and information from the Department of the Army.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 11, 2004. The issue of TDIU is now moot due to the assignment of a 100% rating for PTSD.