PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% evaluation from July 29, 2002 until March 22, 2003. For the period before July 29, 2002, he received a 50% evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, which is considered the principal cause of death due to a tricyclic overdose. The veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, on the merits, is REMANDED to the RO.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of individual unemployability and a higher rating for PTSD. The case has been remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the veteran's condition results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD as a result of military service and his keratosis of the right foot is not considered disabling enough to warrant an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the RO must ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) to include an enhanced duty on the part of VA to notify a claimant of the information and evidence necessary to substantiate a claim for VA benefits.

The Board has granted the veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia, finding that there was new and material evidence to reopen these claims. The effective date is not specified.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and a 100 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not establish entitlement to such before May 19, 2001.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for PTSD was denied. The effective date remains April 26, 2000.

The veteran's PTSD has been manifested primarily by depression, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and social isolation. These symptoms reflect no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA medical records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased evaluation for PTSD is currently under review.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and verification of stressors, as well as additional medical evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to a verified stressor event during her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and reopened the claim for service connection of Acute Arthritis, finding new and material evidence. The rating for Post-operative Vagotomy and Pyloroplasty remains unchanged.

The veteran's death was caused by diabetic ketoasidosis, which resulted from his diabetes. The appellant argues that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his mental status and thus hastened his death. The Board has ordered additional development to clarify this issue.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, concluding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and noting that the veteran served in Vietnam but did not serve during the claimed timeframe.

The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD effective April 10, 1998. The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and determine if an earlier effective date is warranted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU. The evidence did not support an increase in disability ratings, as the veteran's symptoms had changed very little since his last examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) by reason of service-connected disabilities due to insufficient medical information and further development is needed.