PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of a diagnosis consistent with DSM-IV and no established link between combat trauma or other in-service stressor and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD was granted, with the effective date set at January 16, 1984.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his statements regarding stressors during service were not credible. The medical evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD linked to his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and unverified stressors. The veteran's PTSD claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in February 1995. The veteran's diagnosis of PTSD is now considered valid.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have PTSD, a low back disability, a cervical spinal disability, bilateral eye disability, or skin rash. The right ankle and left knee disabilities are also denied as service connection is already granted for these conditions under another theory of service connection. The joint pain in hands, right wrist, and right shoulder, along with generalized muscle aches, have been previously granted service connection.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective December 8, 2003.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish the occurrence of a recognized in-service stressor for PTSD, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum evaluation available. The RO granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, with a 10 percent rating each effective from November 14, 2000.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence of the veteran's claimed stressors and concluded that service connection for PTSD is not warranted.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The veteran's appeal is about the initial 30 percent evaluation for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has decided to remand this case for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and for PTSD. The denial was based on a lack of medical evidence supporting a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, linking the current diagnosis to a verified in-service stressor. The skin condition claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or causation related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and PTSD, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete examination reports and the need to obtain all relevant medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension on a secondary basis, and automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for depression was also denied.