PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for an effective date prior to June 26, 1995 for the assignment of a schedular evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD with depression and for the grant of a TDIU were granted.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The issue of whether the appellant had qualifying service for VA benefits related to his claimed PTSD will also be addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA cardiologist's opinion on whether PTSD contributed to or aggravated the veteran's heart disease and death.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 4, 1994. The RO increased the rating to 70 percent effective January 17, 2003, and to 100 percent effective May 25, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reported experiences during service, including receiving enemy fire and checking for booby traps, are sufficient to establish PTSD. The claim is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and thus no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not engage in combat with an enemy and his claimed PTSD stressors are not supported by credible evidence. As a result, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and alcoholism are service-connected, but his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD, asthma, and neuropathy of the left superficial peroneal nerve. The RO is instructed to address these issues in accordance with VA regulations and procedures.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD. The case will be readjudicated after this new evidence has been considered.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the veteran's claims of sexual assault and its impact on his PTSD diagnosis.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but the Board has ordered additional development to determine if she was exposed to combat-related stressors during her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a link to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary total hospitalization rating based on his residence at COPIN House from December 3, 1987 to January 31, 1988. The Board found that this period did not constitute 'hospital treatment' in an 'approved hospital,' and thus could not be considered for VA benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in August 2003.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for PTSD and also seeks service connection for dementia as secondary to his PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records.

The veteran's PTSD was granted as a result of his combat stressors in service. The residuals of cold injury to both feet issue is remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA PTSD examination.