PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and a rating of 70 percent was assigned effective August 14, 2001.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor and the preponderance of evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting evidence in the file, and a VA psychiatric examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the veteran's claims, including updated examinations and clarification of his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for PTSD, and the issue is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to personal assaults he experienced in service, and thus grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD. However, it was determined that any current psychiatric condition did not originate in service or is otherwise unrelated to his military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that new evidence supports her contention of in-service trauma leading to current psychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression. The claim is granted.

The veteran is seeking service connection for head injuries, a left knee disorder, and PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence from Balboa Naval Hospital and verification of specific events on board USS Thomas Jefferson.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for PTSD in September 1998, finding no current medical diagnosis and noting that there was no evidence of combat or credible supporting stressor events. The appellant's appeal to this decision has been reopened due to new and material evidence submitted since then.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted a new rating for the service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during service and there is no objective evidence of an in-service stressor. The veteran does not currently have PTSD as a result of his period of active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and for residuals of a back injury are being remanded to the RO for further development, including verification of claimed stressors and obtaining medical records. The application of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1154(b) is also considered.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and Vet Center treatment records, a Social Security Administration (SSA) decision, and a new VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The veteran's claim for TDIU remains pending.

The veteran is seeking a higher disability rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and remanded.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records are needed and a new examination is necessary to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, including psychotherapy notes. The case will be re-adjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but the case is being remanded for further development.

The appellant seeks an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent schedular evaluation for PTSD, which was granted on June 5, 2001. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to ascertain if there were any informal claims filed prior to June 5, 2001.