PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD from 50 percent to a higher percentage, but did not address service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD, entitlement to cause of death benefits, and eligibility for Chapter 35 educational assistance. The veteran was not found to have a diagnosed PTSD related to his military service.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, but concluded that the veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of combat experience and current diagnosis.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was not present within one year of his separation from service and did not have a direct link to his active duty. The claim for service connection for a nervous condition other than PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service stressors, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his symptoms are related to his active duty service. The effective date of this decision is not specified.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete evidence and need for independent verification of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying stressor events and obtaining additional evidence from SSA.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection and rated at 30 percent effective June 22, 1998. The rating has since been increased to 100 percent effective December 22, 1999.

The veteran's appeal for timeliness is being remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 30, 2001, for service connection of PTSD. The veteran did not submit a formal or informal claim before this date.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further action, including a new VA psychiatric examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to disease or injury incurred in active service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD, including constipation, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of his medical records. The issue also includes whether he should be granted a separate rating for chronic constipation as part of his service-connected PTSD, and if any other gastrointestinal disorder warrants service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 16, 2001 for service connection of PTSD. The veteran did not submit a formal or informal claim before this date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and for increased evaluations of his knee disabilities. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a concussion and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or diagnosis.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's PTSD diagnosis and the verification of stressors. The veteran will need to provide additional information or support for their claims.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal is based on the merits and not due to any procedural issues.