PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a claimed in-service stressor. As a result, the preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding no competent medical evidence showing he has a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability related to his active service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU have been remanded due to the receipt of additional evidence. The RO is instructed to schedule a VA psychiatric examination, obtain all relevant medical records, and readjudicate the claims.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if he meets the criteria for this disorder and whether his symptoms are related to in-service stressors.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for his post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including verifying stressor events and obtaining SSA records.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD did not demonstrate 'considerable' impairment of social and industrial adaptability, thus a rating in excess of 30 percent is not warranted.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD. The VA has determined that the stressors claimed by the veteran are not verified, and thus the claim must be remanded to obtain additional information from the veteran regarding his alleged stressors in service.

The VA denied service connection for arthritis and PTSD. The veteran's claim for PTSD was previously denied, but the appeal is consolidated with the current issue.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA outpatient records, verifying stressors, scheduling a VA examination, and providing notice under the VCAA.

The veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that it causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during service and his claimed PTSD is not linked to a verified personal assault. Therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been granted, and the effective date for this increased rating is set at May 23, 2002. The issue regarding an earlier effective date remains pending.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by mood disturbances such as depression and anxiety, nightmares, sleep disturbances, difficulty dealing with stress, survival guilt, suicidal ideation, and social isolation. The VA has determined that this warrants a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is required before the issue of service connection for PTSD can be adjudicated. The veteran's claim will be remanded to allow for a VA examination and further review.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, effective from July 12, 2002. The criteria for this rating are met due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.