PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the appellant's current diagnosis of chronic, severe PTSD is directly attributable to his in-service stressor event. The issue of an increased rating greater than 30 percent for chondromalacia patellae, right knee remains pending as its disposition is unknown.

The veteran's service connection claim for post-traumatic stress disorder was granted as the events he experienced during his active duty in Korea met the criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of frozen feet are related to his period of active duty service and granted service connection. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that it is a direct result of his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's experiences in Southeast Asia, including witnessing a fatal accident and the death of his 'pilot', are credible and supported by service records. The medical evidence also supports a link between these stressors and the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 10 percent effective April 28, 1994 but prior to September 22, 1995.,Effective September 22, 1995, the veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is insufficient evidence to corroborate his reported stressors during service.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat and that the occurrence of any inservice stressor supporting the current diagnosis of PTSD is not established by credible supporting evidence, thus denying service connection for PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 30 percent evaluation, effective March 26, 1998.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as he does not currently have a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence, but further development is needed to determine if the stressors are verified.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and remanded the case for further development, including verification of a claimed in-service stressor and a VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for schizophrenia is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed in-service stressor and a need for further development, including an examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the veteran's service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his low back disability. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records, including those from VA treatment centers, and attempt to corroborate the veteran's reported in-service stressful experiences. If combat service or specific stressors are verified, a VA examination will be scheduled to determine if the veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and assess the severity of his low back disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnoses of major depression and PTSD are more likely than not due to her treatment in the Navy, specifically during a period when she was interrogated about her sexual preference. As such, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The veteran's PTSD disability picture, characterized by symptoms such as depression, irritability, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, more nearly approximates the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation throughout the entire appeal period.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current hearing loss or tinnitus disabilities, and there is no evidence linking his claimed PTSD to service. As a result, the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were denied.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and PTSD, finding no evidence of a relationship to active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a schedular evaluation of 100 percent, effective from when his claim was received.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a right wrist fracture, and secondary service connection for ulcerative colitis. The denial was based on lack of evidence supporting the presence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.