PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal due to a withdrawal request.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, or migraine headaches that were incurred in service.,The veteran's statements regarding stressors during service were deemed insufficient and not credible.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected PTSD and residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of the current 20 percent evaluations.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from myocardial infarction, which is considered a service-connected disability.

The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is to be remanded due to the need for a new VA PTSD examination. The claim will be reviewed based on all evidence of record.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination to assess his employability due to PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 70% evaluation of PTSD, finding that the increase in disability was not factually ascertainable within one year prior to November 15, 2001.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in overall mild symptomatology, but with a depressed mood and some impairment of social and occupational functioning for the period from November 8, 2000 to April 17, 2003. For the period beginning on April 18, 2003, his PTSD has resulted in total occupational impairment.

The Board is considering whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for PTSD, a right ankle condition, and a skin condition. If so, the veteran's service connection claims will be reviewed de novo.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence, including obtaining private and VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 10 percent rating, which is the current assigned rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) found that the veteran did not have combat duty and his alleged in-service stressors were not corroborated by official records or any other supportive evidence. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's appeals regarding service connection for low back condition, ulcers, and Agent Orange residuals were dismissed due to the failure to file timely substantive appeals. The claims for hepatitis B and C, hearing loss, and PTSD have been reinstated.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection based on his reported combat experience. His bilateral foot disorder claim is denied due to failure to report for a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under VA regulations.