PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development and notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for low back strain and PTSD, as well as his claim for a total rating due to service-connected disabilities are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the veteran's alleged stressors and the need for further development of his claim.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 21, 2000 for the grant of service connection and a total schedular rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and hypertension are service-connected based on direct evidence, without any need for reopening of claims or consideration of presumptions.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, disability manifested by a lump in the chest, COPD, and arthritis were denied as they are not related to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The RO previously denied this claim in January 1992, but did not receive an appeal from the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no credible verification of a non-combat stressor in service and noting that her psychiatric conditions were diagnosed but not linked to service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for more severe disability.

The veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU prior to October 31, 2000 are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The claim of reopening a seizure and blackout service connection is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Chronic Jaw Injury Residuals, finding that these conditions are directly related to the veteran's military service.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and thus could not establish his PTSD stressor through credible supporting evidence. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left leg disorder, lip scar, nose injury residuals, dental trauma residuals, and eye injury residuals. The evidence received since the last denial did not provide new or material information to reopen any of these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a respiratory disorder (claimed as asbestos exposure), diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer. The reasons were that there was no demonstrated current disability or in-service event related to these conditions.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence confirms his exposure to mortar and rocket attacks in Vietnam. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and ensuring compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has deferred further appellate consideration due to the need for additional development, including verification of combat participation and PTSD stressors.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and adjudication, including obtaining additional service personnel records, medical records, and a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability.