PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA determined that the appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder was not incurred during his active military service and denied his claim.

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

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated as 30 percent disabling prior to February 3, 2003. After that date, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The appeal was based on reopened claims due to new and material evidence.

The veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred during active military service due to his participation in search and rescue missions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and the provision of his medical records.

The veteran's widow is seeking enhanced DIC benefits due to his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from VA facilities and informing the appellant of what information she needs to provide.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his service connection and 100% disability rating for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a prior claim filed before July 27, 2001.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and PTSD, finding that the veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to ensure that all relevant evidence has been obtained and considered, including Social Security Administration (SSA) records and any more recent medical records. The issues of increased PTSD rating and TDIU are also on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the veteran's claimed stressors and a need for further development, including obtaining information from USASCRUR.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by anxiety and nightmares, but has not been shown to be more than mild in severity. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with a 30 percent evaluation effective from August 8, 2001. The issue of an initial compensable rating for the shrapnel wound to the right knee will be addressed in the REMAND portion and is REMANDED.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability evaluation for PTSD prior to April 29, 1998 due to the appellant's isolation and inability to maintain employment.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has affirmed the denial of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case was remanded due to the veteran's combat status and the need to verify specific stressors.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective August 9, 2001 and awarded TDIU based on the veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case was remanded due to other issues.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a compensable evaluation for his skin disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection based on direct service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to his verified in-service stressors and grants service connection for this disability.