PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, which is more than the initially assigned 30 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding new evidence that supports a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disability. The case will be reviewed again after additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and DIC pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that there was no evidence linking any service-connected disability to his death.

The Board has remanded the case to ensure compliance with VCAA requirements and for further development of evidence, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to conflicting medical evidence. The total rating based on individual unemployability issue remains inapplicable as the primary focus of the appeal is on PTSD.

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

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected conversion reaction (recently diagnosed as PTSD), finding that his condition renders him unable to work due to its severity. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a stomach disorder, claimed as secondary to service-connected psychiatric disability, requires additional development.

The RO granted service connection for hepatitis C effective from December 4, 1998, and assigned a noncompensable disability rating. The appellant's other claims were addressed but not decided in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the veteran's reported stressors and obtain his psychiatric treatment records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. Further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that he engaged in combat or experienced an inservice stressor.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and sleep apnea are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for major depression and chronic adjustment disorder with symptoms of PTSD, finding that the veteran's in-service assault is credible and linking it to her current psychiatric conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify stressors and determine the nature of any right foot pathology.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and set the effective date at June 7, 2001 based on VA medical records dated within one year of the February 2002 claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, and dismissed his claim for service connection for tinnitus. The decision also noted that the veteran had not provided additional evidence to support his individual unemployability (TDIU) claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in December 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD stems from exposure to combat stressors during his active duty and grants service connection for this condition.