PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional development.

The veteran's post traumatic stress disorder is rated at 30 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss remains noncompensable. The appeal for increased ratings has been granted.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with Major Depression, effective from the date of the decision.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD have been reopened, but the claim for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD has been granted. The rating assigned is 100%.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hysterectomy residuals, and left leg contusion. Service connection was granted for PTSD.,Service connection was not granted for bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to discrepancies in the veteran's service personnel records and a need for clarification of notations on his AF Form 7. The appeal is pending further development.

The veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 40 percent, and his PTSD is rated at 50 percent. Both conditions are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's diagnosed mental disorders.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since November 7, 1996. The SFW scars of the right shoulder and posterolateral aspect of the chest do not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and thus insufficient to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of heat stroke (including a stomach disorder), and arthritis. The claim to reopen a previously denied left shoulder disorder was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or traumatic arthritis, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his PTSD and determine if he qualifies for a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation and determination of service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and hiatal hernia.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence supporting the occurrence of a personal assault during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the veteran's claims, including obtaining verification of his claimed stressors and a VA examination for his spine disorder.

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

The veteran's claim for a higher rating of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remains denied as the RO has granted him a 70 percent disability evaluation, effective November 5, 1999.