PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's reported stressors were not verified and did not meet the criteria for PTSD, thus denying service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and PTSD, finding that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information from USASCRUR regarding the claimed stressor. The RO is instructed to request another search by USASCRUR with specific details about the unit and date range.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal for PTSD as he withdrew his claim before a decision was made.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining SSA records and an addendum from Dr. Feld.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD should be remanded to allow for a VA psychiatric examination and further development of the record.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability remains deferred.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied as there are no verified in-service stressors that would support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board finds that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reasonably the result of service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the veteran has PTSD and whether it is related to service. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is rated at 100 percent effective September 24, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is related to an in-service stressor event and grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective from the date of service connection, and his left knee disability remains at a 20 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left ankle disability was denied. The Board also found that the veteran's skin rash and PTSD were not incurred in service, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy. The claim for hemorrhoids was reopened but not granted due to lack of evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Board has determined that the current evidence is inadequate to render a fully informed decision regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on allegations of personal assault. The case is being remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 100 percent, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the claim for service connection for PTSD, including obtaining relevant medical records and verifying the claimed stressor.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a psychiatric examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his disability rating and TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to unclear evidence regarding current symptoms and a verified in-service stressor. The veteran must be afforded a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he currently suffers from PTSD and whether it is related to his military service.