PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during active service, and his posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated as it should be. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains pending.

The veteran's PTSD with depression has been rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for his left leg disability are being remanded due to the need to verify stressors, obtain new medical opinions, and consider VAOPGCPREC 9-2004.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including a new rating examination and consideration of staged ratings. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the veteran's claim for PTSD due to sexual assault, which is now considered on its merits. The diagnosis of prolonged PTSD secondary to sexual trauma is established.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include depression, a skin condition (tinea versicolor), migraine headaches, and PTSD related to sexual assault.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied his claim.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 10 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decreases in work efficiency.

The veteran's PTSD results in significant occupational impairment and severe social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the schedular criteria for an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD, but not more, have been met.

The Board found no evidence of a head injury in service, and the veteran's current headaches are not linked to his military service. The claim for PTSD and alcohol dependence is remanded.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran likely experienced PTSD due to events during his service in World War II, specifically his participation in the invasion and subsequent battle on Iwo Jima. The diagnosis is supported by both military records and a private psychological evaluation, leading to a favorable decision for service connection.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including verification of claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of VCAA compliance and incomplete treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disability and assigned an initial noncompensable evaluation, effective July 15, 2002. The veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for his service-connected heart disability is now at the highest available level under VA regulations.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the veteran's PTSD, which was initially rated at 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is found to be incurred during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the veteran's service at Fort Knox, Kentucky qualifies as a stressor for PTSD. The claim will be reviewed again after this information is obtained.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was incurred during her INACDUTRA status in July 1974, specifically after she reported being raped by a soldier. The evidence supports this finding and service connection is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an increased rating for tinnitus, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support these claims.