PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is manifested by sleep disturbances, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance behavior, anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse. The VA determined that the symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors and that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy. The VA attempted to verify the claimed stressors but found insufficient corroboration.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant impairment prior to July 21, 2003, but as of June 30, 2003, his condition has caused total social and occupational impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred as a result of any incident of active service.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, maintaining it at 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently productive of complaints of depression, irritability, sleep difficulties, anxiety and anger management concerns. The VA has determined that the schedular criteria for an evaluation of 30 percent, but no higher, for PTSD have been met.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30% and later increased to 70%, both effective June 4, 1997. The current rating of 70% is based on the severity of his symptoms.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD was denied by the Board, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a schedular evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, and he meets the criteria for service connection.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for PTSD, finding that the current 50 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the veteran's condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, assigning a 30 percent evaluation effective from the date of claim.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has determined that the veteran incurred PTSD in wartime service and is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but the claim has been remanded due to procedural and evidentiary issues.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional information and verification of a reported stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no evidence of current disability and noting that the stressor claimed by the veteran was not supported by medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed stressors have not been corroborated. The left knee disorder, liver disorder, and peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected as they were not shown to be related to active service.

The Board denied the appellant's applications to reopen previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for schizophrenia, headaches, and PTSD. The evidence submitted was deemed insufficient to establish a medical nexus between these conditions and service.