PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his employment and a social and industrial survey. The issues of increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's claimed stressor occurred during his military training. Service connection was also granted for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, right knee, and cervical spine disabilities based on new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if they are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and ensuring all notification and development action required by the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) is completed. The case will be adjudicated again based on a review of the entire evidentiary record.

The Board has granted a higher rating for PTSD from 50 percent to 100 percent, effective September 8, 1991.

The veteran does not have PTSD and the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's effective date for his TDIU should be set at July 20, 1998, as this is when he formally submitted a claim for such benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and requests for a hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of stressors and further examination to determine if the veteran meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 12, 1988 for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeal is based on a direct service connection and not involving any presumption or exposure to harmful substances.

The VA has granted a 100 percent initial schedular rating for PTSD, effective from the date of claim (January 27, 1993), due to virtual isolation in the community and total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and he is currently receiving a 30 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the veteran's PTSD to his service, specifically the verified stressor of being subjected to mortar fire while in Vietnam. The veteran needs a VA psychiatric examination to determine if there is a link between current symptoms and this stressor.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD was granted, with an initial disability rating of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a skin disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 50 percent. His diabetes mellitus, skin disorder, and malaria are all evaluated as non-compensable. The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for his skin disorder. The veteran's claims for higher evaluations for diabetic neuropathy of the four extremities were denied.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling prior to August 25, 2003. As of that date, the disability rating was increased to 100 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for hammer toes of the left foot was denied, as the current 20 percent evaluation is considered appropriate.