PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and thus insufficient to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of in-service stressor events. The appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reviewed after additional development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Providence RO for scheduling a travel board hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder requires further development, including verification of a claimed stressor and examination by a VA psychiatrist.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to incomplete development of evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about the veteran's in-service stressors for PTSD and a need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to the submission of new medical evidence. However, further development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claimed stressors.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary due to the need for medical opinions and VA/VA records, as well as SSA records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in the VCAA notice provided.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, allowing the veteran's appeal to proceed on this issue.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) found that the veteran did not have PTSD or a left eye disorder related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The BVA concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support his claimed exposure to a non-combat stressor during active duty.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that no claim was pending prior to October 12, 1995.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to notification and assistance issues under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding new and material evidence. The skin condition was denied as not incurred in or aggravated by service.,PTSD was found to be incurred in service due to combat exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence did not establish a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD results in total social and occupational impairment, warranting a current 100 percent disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing and obtaining all pertinent medical records from his treatment providers. The claim will be reconsidered based on the newly obtained evidence.